San Diego Commercial Photography by Danny Avila
This is simply my photography portfolio, a collection of different sections reverberating the varied passions and experiences shaping me as an individual. My goal is to shoot compelling stories that speak to the heart, be it on a wedding day or capturing shots only attainable by a drone.
Portrait
That is how I approach my Portrait and Family Photography – capturings real connections, authentic moments that are true to who you are. When I shoot friends or family, my priority is to capture the personalities of them that appear without trying. I think that the greatest pictures come when people are individuals and at ease; which is why I aim to keep things as laid back every shoot. This is why my main aim when I photograph a family, is to not simply take some photos… but instead it capture them in their essence so that they can look back at whats going on and the sort of people they however.
Weddings
Brands are what my commercial work is about, but for portrait and wedding photography I just try to capture a feeling of whomever or the couple. There is something truly magical about getting to be apart of a wedding day — one-of-the-most amazing days that will only happen once for two people who are in love. I show up as a photographer, yes but I also come in with excitement along for the journey of whatever it is that this couple has invited me into. In the same way, my portrait photography is deeply personal; reflecting real life through natural colors & authentic moments that unveil who that person really is.
Studio
I spent years at the North County Media Center working with different businesses and organizations. While there my technical abilities shined, and the friends made through working together as a team showed me how to make creative setups happen in real time whether that meant polished studio shoots or dynamic live streaming. Working in production has made me understand the essence of precision and creativity, I take both into all my projects.
Commercial
This technical understanding has of course spilled over into my commercial photography where I have worked with numerous top end brands such as BMW, Share the Struggle, Sole Effects and the Catalina Island Company. I care about making cinematic stories that are not just another AR sell. In stead I am out to save hearts and leave a lasting impression. Crafted to represent the brand story and connect you on an emotional level that your audience will relate.
Drone
Finally, my love of drone photography has helped me see the world in an entirely new and different way. As I have advanced in it, this hobby has morphed into a form of endless creative expression to create and inspire new perspectives about the world. Whether flying over vast landscapes or capturing tiny details from the air, drone photography always forces me to find beauty in the unexpected.
Each section of my portfolio is a piece of the larger story I’m passionate about telling—one that combines technical expertise, emotional depth, and a fresh perspective to create images that truly resonate. I invite you to explore these collections and discover the world through my lens.