#SDCreatives: the local artists who inspire us

Through a mix of mediums, formats and perspectives local artists illuminate the unknown, color the previously black-and-white and add depth to our understanding of our surroundings, our lives, circumstances and more. Through our research process for the Thought provokers series we’ve come across so many works of art that have inspired us and we’d like to share some of those great examples of visual and performing arts, photography and other creative works with you below.

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#andypazstudio #jwphotographer #loveauthentic #classicandtimeless #jwvisuals #destinationphotographer #radlovestories #jwphotography #intimatewedding #engaged #engagementsession #thatsdarling #socalphotographer #sandiegophotographer #vestidodenovia #couture #bridetobe #casamento #weddingday #instabride #adventuresession #weddingphotos #dress #marrige #hair #makeup #happy #photography #photooftheday #love

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David & Brooke . . . . . loveison #whatreallymattersiove #soloverly #loveandwildhearts #authenticlovemag #wanderingphotographers #indiebride #californiaweddingday #theknot #stylemepretty #shesaidyes #pechanga #ido #ocweddings #weddinginspo #weddingphotographysociety #weddinggoals #buzzfeedweddings #weddingphotographer #justmarried #weddingchick #ruffledblog #socalbrideblog #socalweddingphotographer #ocweddingphotographer #orangecountyweddingphotographer #orangecountyweddings #socalwedding#losangelesweddingphotographer #temeculaweddingphotographer

A post shared by Andrew Helwich (@thecpphotography) on Jun 29, 2018 at 12:39pm PDT

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These cuties are killin‘ meh 😌

A post shared by Aubrey Moffit Photography (@aubreymoffitphoto) on Dec 4, 2018 at 11:30am PST

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☁️So Cal Beachside Winter Skies☁️#dlkatzdesigns #livelagunabeach #cloudscape #beach ☁️🌊

A post shared by DlkatzDesigns (@dlkatzdesigns) on Dec 8, 2018 at 8:28am PST

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💛 can't get enough of shooting portraits in nature and it's beautiful colors Model: @iristhevirus_ · · · · · #picturepartay #sonyphotography #sonyalpha #sonyalphaclub #alphacollective #sonyphotogallery #sony50mmf18 #sonymirrorless #portrait_ig #portrait_mf #portrait_mood #portrait_shot #portraitphotography #kdpeoplegallery #sonyportraits #SonyAlphaPortrait #sandiegophotographer #sdphotographer #sdphotography #sandiegophotography #sdartist #sdmodel #sandiegoartist #headshotphotographer #sandiegolife #creativecollective #naturallightportrait #naturallightphotography #weare500px #sonyworldclub

A post shared by anchazia · photography (@anchazia.photography) on Dec 6, 2018 at 2:16pm PST

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My favorite lake. This lake has been my learning grounds for photography. This image has been right in front of my eyes but for the longest time I would never capture an image with people, a car or house in it. With an image like this I would clone our all the people walking… but I shortly realized that excluding people and things would only hurt my images. So I started to have an open mind about my compositions and framing, putting objects in my frame that I would never have thought to. People are the blood cells running through the veined streets of this giants heart of a city.

A post shared by Thomas Ferrari (@thomasferrari) on Nov 21, 2018 at 9:23am PST

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Just your #cybermonday reminder to be sure to get outside and do what makes your soul happy! 🏔 📸✨⠀ ⠀ Oh and hey, that’s me! Formal introductions to come soon! ⠀ ⠀ #optoutside #sandiego #lajollacove #lajolla #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegoengagement #westcoastbestcoast #sandiegoengagementphotographer #loveandwildhearts #engaged #dirtybootsandmessyhair #mindyhelainephotography #stylemepretty #destinationweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #realweddings #fearlessphotographers

A post shared by Mindy Helaine (@mindyhelainephotography) on Nov 26, 2018 at 8:39am PST

 

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Spirals have been my thing lately. This 🌀 is a collaboration of treasures I found near Topaz Mountain (Picture Rock, Opal, Obsidian, Topaz Quarts, & Beryllium). I’ve been feeling some unusual downward spiraling and somehow along this process there is a certain sense of comfort. Without a doubt this peace is stems from the compassionate care offered to me by my support system, as well as my dedication to mindfulness practice. For that I am infinitely grateful. Each thought, belief, feeling, action, reaction, interaction, or experience feels like an opportunity to spiral movement up or down, forward or backward. I feel a new sense of openness to all of what may come my way. Maybe for the first time in my life. I guess I’m publicly sharing my intention of consciously responding to life one moment at a time so that I can foster movement in the direction of my values, goals, needs, and dreams. But seriously, I’m interested if anyone else out there is also feeling intensities in emotion or circumstance right now?!

A post shared by Ashley Polidori ❤️💛💚💙💜 (@artsy_yogi) on Jun 25, 2017 at 5:59pm PDT

 

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At it again with the sparks. Cutting parts for a church cross to be 7’ tall. #cross #religion #sacred #recycledart #puttogether #atstudio #assemblage #assemblageartist #laart #sandiego #metal #upcycle #restore

A post shared by Susan J Osborn (@susanjosborn) on Sep 2, 2018 at 4:11pm PDT

 

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I had a table at my first art walk last night, and it was so much fun! It was great to see everyone’s lovely faces and connect with new people. And a huge thanks goes out to everyone who came out to support the local arts. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙂🙏 – Now, time to register for more of these… – Aloha. – #rayatnight #artwalk #makanicreative #makaniart #sandiego #sandiegoart #sandiegoartist #northpark #northparkart #northparkartist #northparksandiego #drawings #artfair #streetart #artfestival #simplylocal #simplylocalsd #keepitweird #ilovesandiego #keeptheartsalive #peace

A post shared by Eli Makani (@makanicreative) on Apr 15, 2018 at 8:23am PDT

 

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Thanksgiving is coming! This month I’ve been trying to be more intentional with giving thanks all month long. And this pic embodies sooo much of what I’m thankful for!! If you couldn’t tell. 😉 — Also!! On a separate note, I’ll be announcing my first ever Black Friday GIVEAWAY soon! So keep a look out for that post with the details of how to win a limited edition and signed print! ⠀ ⠀ 📷 @katelynmartellstokes

A post shared by Anne Marie Bailey (@annemariebaileyart) on Nov 15, 2018 at 3:30pm PST

 

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This is Very. Serious. Work.

A post shared by Ian Harrington (@iehproductions) on Nov 14, 2018 at 10:49am PST

 

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Our team for the Apperson wedding! Love mini road trips! #weddingphotography #photographyadventures #trio #simivalley #inlandempire #ralliart #dcsubi #kimberlyruns2016

A post shared by Cooley Photography (@cooleyphotography) on Aug 9, 2016 at 3:23pm PDT

 

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So it’s been a while since I’ve done #fridayintroductions, and since there are a few new faces following me, which totally warms my ❤️, I wanted to say HELLO and share what I’ve been up to! I haven’t been as active on posting lately largely in part to the fact that Im a night time student. For those who don’t know me, I am currently finishing up my last prerequisite class (Micro 😣) to apply for the nursing program next year, one of my passions is women’s care and I hope to one day work in L&D……so that takes a lot of time along with working full time, having three children and running my own business! Needles to say I have been physically and mentally drained lately 💆but the semester is almost half way done!!! Yay!! I believe you can pursue what you love. It will always be hard work getting there but if you do what you love, in the end it won’t be work. I’m also looking forward to the all the sweet families I will be capturing in the next few weeks for the holidays! Excited about tomorrow’s hike ☀️⛰!!!Any hikers out there? 🙋Double tap for that! And although sleeping in sounds so enticing, physical activity really helps me feel so much better! Followed by lots of studying, a baby shower and a movie 🎥night with my cousin 👯….girl nights are always fun! What are your plans for the weekend? 📸🏃🏽‍♀️#ocphotographer #socalphotographer #southerncalifornia #thatsdarling #darlingweekend #darlingmovement #livethelittlethings #theeverygirl #theverydaygirl #glitterguide #communityovercompetition #girlprenuer #bosslady #workingmom #familyphotographer #portraitphotography #engagementphotographer #weddingphotographer #makeportraitsnotwar #livethelife #photooftheday #instagood #pursuitofhappiness #dowhatyoulove #cyndymorrisonphotography #nevergiveupyourdreams #outdoorslife #goldenwestcollege

A post shared by Cyndy Morrison (@cyndy_morrison_photography) on Oct 6, 2017 at 2:25pm PDT

 

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Strolling away from my responsibilities like… 🚶🏽‍♀️ PC 📸: @pavan_mudhar Edit 👩🏽‍💻: by me #photography #portrait #canon #socal #fall #lensflare #lightleak

A post shared by Marion Santiago (@photosbymarion) on Dec 7, 2017 at 4:45pm PST

 

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@mattsmusicofficial shredding on his white guitar @hobsandiego. Don’t miss his next show! – – Again, super grateful to have had the opportunity to work with this dude!! – – #Matthewphillips #houseofbluessandiego #voodooroom #sandiego #livenation #livenationsd #music #concertphotography #guitarist #singersongwriter #sandiegophotographer #bluetones #lightroom #canon6dmark2 #alternativemusic #indiemusic #musiclovers #sandiegomusicscene #localmusicscene #socalartists #losangelesphotographer #orangecountyphotographer #inlandempirephotographer #fender #ghsstrings #taylorguitars #jhspedals

A post shared by AM Pro Images (photographer) (@am_pro_images) on Oct 12, 2018 at 10:10pm PDT

 

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#signaturechefsauction #marchofdimes

A post shared by lisa hu chen | orange county (@lisahuchen) on Oct 20, 2017 at 5:36pm PDT

 

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Mr. Pelican, “First Watch”, is going to live in a beach house with this wonderful new owner! Thank you, Jen! . . . #buytheart #sueallemandart #expressionist #paletteknife #pelican #largeart #beachhouse #coastalliving #originalart #oceanlife #sandiegoartists #artforsale #contemporaryart #abstractart

A post shared by Sue Allemand Art (@sueallemandart) on Oct 21, 2018 at 3:48pm PDT