Gabriel Gastelum | Photographer

SNEAK PEEK :: BENJAMIN GODFRE EDITORIAL

gabrielgastelum — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:25:47 +0000

Check out this AMAZING behind the scenes video of my recent shoot with Benjamin Godfre.

THE GETTY VILLA :: MALIBU

gabrielgastelum — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:38:08 +0000

I’ve had a pretty crazy number of visitors these last couple of weeks. I love it because it means I also get to explore this new city I live in. There is a lot of first times for me as well still in Los Angeles. The other day we took a drive too Malibu and we happened to drive by The Getty Villa. After scoring some tickets (without making reservations) we drove up to the hills and took in some spectacular sights before watching the sunset in some Malibu beaches.

If you are ever in Los Angeles, I would definitely recommend a trip to visit both [The Getty Center] and The Getty Villa. Stunning.

JAKE BLEY :: EDITORIAL :: NOIR

gabrielgastelum — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:33:38 +0000

Jake has been traveling Asia and the United States for a couple of weeks now as a gift to himself for finishing his degree. While he was in Los Angeles, we took had a couple of sessions (for a good reason; look at him). It has been such a blast working with him lately and he is a complete natural behind the camera. This won’t be the only editorial you will see him in this month!

I wanted a really cool black and white set of pictures and he delivered!

Enjoy!

SNEAK PEAK :: EDITORIAL :: UNTITLED

gabrielgastelum — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:17:41 +0000

SNEAK PEAK : JAKE EDITORIAL

gabrielgastelum — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:31:02 +0000

WINTER IN THE DESERT SENIOR PORTRAITS WITH KARI, CLASS OF 2012

gabrielgastelum — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:08:13 +0000

I already posted Kari’s stunning [senior portrait editorial], but I still wanted to play around with some of her images. The setting and feel of the shoot definitely gave me the vibe of some strong black and white portraits. The abandoned bridge over the dried up lake has got to be one of my new favorite locations in my hometown. Kari, is stunning.

Now booking Class of 2012 & 2013 – [SEND ME AN EMAIL] for more information and availability.

VIETNAM : HO CHI MINH CITY

gabrielgastelum — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:02:29 +0000

Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in all of Vietnam. So you can imagine how we spent most of our day walking around trying not get run over by the millions of mopeds and motor scooters on the streets. Crossing the street in Ho Chi Minh City is an adventure that you have to experience. I would just close my eyes and walk hoping for the best.

We went the presidential palace, got yelled at for taking cartwheels in the wrong place. We also went to museums were Americans were not talked about in the most positive light (a regular occurrence in Vietnam; which makes sense).

After a full day of walking around, we enjoyed the evening with some bubble tea and AMAZING food.

Take a stroll with us.

Behind The Scenes

gabrielgastelum — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:43:16 +0000

I know I know that I have neglected to update in a while. Its been a pretty extremely hectic recently. I’ve had an insane amount of friends visit LA recently (with no end in sight, Thank God); I got really sick there for a good week; lots of photography projects; lots of assisting other friends and photographers; basically, enjoying LA to the max.

Here are a few snaps from my phone.

A FAMILY HOLIDAY VIDEO

gabrielgastelum — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:34:27 +0000

Just a short video of small clips and pictures of my short time at home for the Holidays.

I love my family.

LYNDSAY AND ADAM : ENGAGEMENT ALBUM & +SITE

gabrielgastelum — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:23:51 +0000

I love when I can make my clients happy (who doesnt?).

Lyndsay and Adam opted to have both an engagement album made as well as a wedding site when they picked out their package.

I love Lyndsay’s response to both things

“These are $%^&*(ing awesome!”

If you are still thinking about booking a wedding in 2012. Ask me about albums and +sites that I can offer you!