#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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Nature and Beauty are a perfect combination. . . . . . #azurdiaphotography #photography #photographer #laphotographer #nikon #iamnikon #nikonphotography #nikonphotographer #flowerfieldscarlsbad #flowerfields #carlsbadflowerfields #carlsbad #nikonlosangeles #southerncalifornia #socal #85mm #sigma #portraitphotography #portrait #sigmalens #flowers #portrait_ig #portrait_perfection #dslr #fullframe #wife #spring #d810 #nikond810 #primelens

A post shared by Azurdia photography (@azurdiaphotography) on Apr 27, 2019 at 8:16pm PDT

 

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But a lens of life at that moment, captured in time . . . . . . . #lensballphoto #photo #photography #photographer #sunset #carribean #quintanaroo #hotel #travel #traveller #travels #travelphotography #travelphoto #color #sky #clouds #ocean #pool #lenseball #pic #picoftheday #pictures #picture #picturesque

A post shared by GoalForTheSoul (@goalforthesoul) on Jan 2, 2019 at 4:30pm PST

 

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Cheers to @jennessa_actually & @knny_low on their beautiful marriage! Wishing you all the love and whimsy! ❤️

A post shared by Corrie Mattson (@corrielynnphoto) on Feb 15, 2019 at 8:22pm PST

 

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Hi it’s me🙋🏼‍♀️-the one behind the lens snapping all these Family stories you see here in my feed! Just wanted to drop in and let everyone know I’ve decided to separate my Personal Branding niche from my Family work. My Branding feed can be found @dgbrandography here on Instagram. So don’t forget to follow me!! I’d appreciate the support and love!! ⁣ ⁣ If you follow me and tag 3 #friends who are small business owners w/an online presence, then you’ll be entered into a #drawing I’ll hold on April 30th for a free 30min Family or Personal Branding session!! Just be sure to comment below here so I know you’ve completed the pre-requisites!! 🤗⁣ ⁣ For those of you unsure of what Personal Branding is…..who needs it, how it works and why. Follow my feed and start reading!! I Offer a ton of tips and explanations why E V E R Y small biz owner needs this to attract the right clients and boost sales! ⁣ ⁣📸 Cred: @sharonkphoto

A post shared by Lifestyle Family Photographer (@deannagphotography) on Apr 14, 2019 at 10:07am PDT

 

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i blogged this session a couple days ago, soooooo if you haven’t checked it out yet, the link is in my bio! it’s a must…. i promise. go go go…. now!!! 🤩💛

A post shared by elopements & weddings ☾ (@eryn.tyler) on May 2, 2019 at 8:36pm PDT

 

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S O N D E R —————————————————————————- ⬆️ 🔺Google it @hungry.martian 🔺—————————————————————————- * * * * * #heatercentral #gramslayers #illgrammers #createcommune #justgoshoot #aov #aovportraits #visualambassadors #fatalframes #edits #digitalart #visualsoflife #trippy #antisocialsocialclub #streetphotography #streetfashion #tonekillers #moodygrams #supreme #hypebeast #linkinbio

A post shared by Eric👽 (@erics_page) on Mar 3, 2018 at 2:12pm PST

 

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throwing it back to my first shoot with @kalia.lani for @league.models.usa at Salton Sea. Have you been? This place is nuts 🐟🌊🍙 . . . . . . . #saltonsea #coachellaphotographer #palmsprings #palmspringsphotographer #highdesert #lowdesert #abandonedplaces #bombaybeach #fashionphotography #curvemodel #agencymodel #leaguemodelsusa #lamodel #laphotographer #socalphotographer #socal

A post shared by Tina Louise (@itsmetinalouise) on May 2, 2019 at 11:16pm PDT

 

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April has been a quiet month for photo sessions but a big month for planning future sessions. Also off to shoot my 2nd wedding ever this weekend. Wish me luck! • • #ocphotographer #ocphotography #orangecountyphotographer #orangecountyphotography #socalphotographer #socalphotography #lifestylephotography #ocfamilyphotography #ocfamilyphotographer #newportbeachphotographer #newportbeachphotography #costamesaphotographer #irvinephotographer #lagunabeachphotographer #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #newbornphotography #ocnewbornphotographer #baby #babybump #lifestylephotographer #lifestylephotography

A post shared by Jennifer Kate Photography (@jenniferkate.photography) on Apr 25, 2019 at 10:03am PDT

 

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Can’t wait to create more content this weekend! But first, a little throwback to this session at Santa Monica Pier 😎

A post shared by Julian (@julzmars.creative) on Jan 30, 2019 at 9:50am PST

 

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outfit is all about the three c’s: cute, comfy, casual

A post shared by @ beachbum_fx on Jan 9, 2019 at 5:50pm PST

 

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I have really been into double exposures recently and I wanted to give it a shot. This is two different images edited together. I used one of my dance shots I took at @lacma and a bokeh shot I created using rain on a car windshield. I was having a lot of fun with this editing technique, that I will for sure keep playing around with it. Keep creating and exploring! . . . Dancers: @lmorrison59 and @lulutmack . . . . . . . . . . . . #canon #canonphotography #canon_shoot #TeamCanon #canonfanphoto #canonwhatelse #shootforgreatness #visual_creatorz #visualambassadors #sunsetmag #natgeo_yourshot #instagood #pictureoftheday #beautiful #californiaphotography #socalphotographer #norcalphotographer #love #inspiration #instagood #doubleexposure #multipleimages #bokeh_addicts #bokeh #dancephotography #dance #dancer

A post shared by Kasandra Faith Photography (@kasandrafaithphotography) on Apr 16, 2019 at 1:13pm PDT

 

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💕#justmarried 💕 . . #courthousewedding #courtwedding #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #weddingday #pursuitofportraits #portraitphotography #portrait_vision #tohaveandtohold #travelingphotographer #weddingportrait #losangelesphotographer #orangecountyphotographer #socalphotographer . #sneakpeek #candid #candidphotography #candidphoto #portraiture #portraitphotography

A post shared by @ _dmr_photography on Feb 20, 2019 at 1:45pm PST

 

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Never stop looking up . . . #photography #photooftheday #joyfulorderstyle #lularoe #lularoeamelia #bnwphotography #bnw #lookup #look #bench #fasionphotography #photoshoot . . . Model: @joyfulorderstyle

A post shared by Steve Martinez (@joyful_darkroom) on Sep 27, 2018 at 10:55pm PDT

 

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Tomorrow is Friday! 🙌🙌🙌 Who’s got plans!?

A post shared by Rountree Creative (@rountreecreative) on May 2, 2019 at 10:09pm PDT

 

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Some sights are so out of this world, you have to have witnesses to prove what you’ve seen is real.

A post shared by SISSIE CHANG (@sissiesees) on Mar 18, 2019 at 1:50pm PDT

 

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SoCal Victorian. #mattmarshallphotography #sony #realestate #ramona #realestatephotography #victorianhouse

A post shared by Matt Marshall Photography (@mattmarshallphotography1) on Mar 3, 2019 at 7:27pm PST