Ricky's Blog

Haven’t been blogging lately…but hope to get back into it in the near future. Thanks for stopping by! Check me out on Instagram: @rickyjh_photo

From the Archives:

Blog (2011-2015)

Artist Portrait: DA Designs

about 9 years ago

What can I say...I've been away for a while...it happens. Let's shoot...

Photo Profile: Sam Pedder aka @tattooed_rider

about 10 years ago

I had the opportunity and pleasure to photograph and interview Sam Pedder, an English cyclist currently riding in the US.

Photo Jam: Beatrix Kiddo

about 10 years ago

No words just photos!

Portrait Shoot: Goonies Ulloa

about 10 years ago

Most of the time I get asked, "Why do you want to take my picture?". Usually my answer is to update my portfolio and so the person can have some nice pictures of them self...while at times that's true, most of the time the honest truth would sound plain weird. The reason I photograph the people that I do is because I believe in what they are trying to achieve or what they have achieved. I respect art and the people behind it and I admire people's passion to their craft. These people deserve to be acknowledged as individuals and I would like to highlight them in our society. So, "Why do I want to take your photograph?" Because I believe in you and your work.

Wedding Shoot: at Springfield Banquet in Fullerton CA - Alan & Mariana

about 10 years ago

It's beginning to be wedding season and Alan & Mariana's wedding was the first one of the year. I usually don't post wedding photos on this blog, but I realized that most of my followers don't know that not only do I specialize in portrait photography but my second passion is wedding photography. It is honestly one of the most challenging gigs you can ever have. Not only do you start early in the morning and leave late at night, you have to capture the right moments and be creative, friendly, patient and positive at all times; especially at those key hectic moments. But the resulting photographs, that will live on for generations to come in their new family, makes it so worth it.

Portrait Shoot: Anaheim Skateboards

about 10 years ago

Skateboarding is a gateway to a creative mind, you see the world differently when you skate. As a teenager all I ever wanted to do was skate everywhere and anywhere, but I gave up skateboarding for photography. From time to time I wished I would have kept on skating but I love photography a lot more. I truly enjoyed seeing the determination and skills of Jake and Sonny; both skate for Anaheim Skateboards. Mark, owner of Anaheim Skateboards, gave me an opportunity to work with these two amazing skaters at two great locations. I was also able to take their portrait, I’m really pleased with the results.

Photo Edit: Studio Portrait of Maria Spektor

March 21, 2017 in photography, video

I had the opportunity to take the portrait of artist Maria Spektor. It was a fun collaboration, and looking to working with her more in the future.

Time Lapse: Dinner Time

December 25, 2016 in video

Time lapse of editing multiple shots to make one image.

Photo Edit of Freddy Negrete

September 10, 2016 in video

Time lapse of how I edit most of my work. Stick to the basics and keep clean and simple. This photo of @freddy_negrete was taken at a @labulla_event
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Hellraiser Tattoo by Fonzy

August 01, 2016 in video

Couldn't pass up the opportunity to capture this Pinhead tattoo being inked by Fonzy Greaskull at his shop in Fullerton. Fonzy took the classic horror film's iconic character and brought it to life with ink. Shot some timelapse footage of Fonzy's work, and put it all together in this video, so check out the process and final product of this Pinhead tattoo!