#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.

Yesterday's mama-to-be was simply glowing. No seriously. She had that pregnancy glow the radiated all around her. I know you can't tell from this image but it it was a bit chilly out and windy but we took complete advantage of the wind we were given to get some pretty epic images. . . . #pregnancystyle #babybump #motherhoodphotography #beautifulbelly #inspiredmotherhood #maternitysession #bundleofjoy #mynameismama #bloomforum #motherhoodrising #lifestylematernity #theartofbeingamother #thefountcollective #mommyhood #palmspringsphotographer #unitedinmotherhood #stylethebump #bigbearphotographer #thebump #ohheymama #southerncaliforniaphotographer #losangelesfamilyphotographer #redlandsfamilyphotographer #familyphotographer #ocmaternityphotographer #maternityportraits #preggo #babyontheway #thirdtrimester

A post shared by Maggie Smith Photography (@maggiesmithphotog) on Apr 30, 2018 at 3:05pm PDT

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" – Ferris Bueller @tributrvl . . . #cuba #havana #travel #bucketlist #wanderlust #latinamerica #centralamericatravel #southamericatravel #tributrvl #familytravel #jessicadavisphotography #traveltocuba #travelphotography #travelphotographer #travelphotos #5dmarkIV

A post shared by Jessica Davis (@jessdavisphoto) on Apr 5, 2018 at 7:00pm PDT

Getting outside on this gorgeous sunny Monday! Been making a list of about 40+ things to work on, and then I was like woops that’s overwhelming 😂 . . . #shootdetails#pursuepretty#flashesofdelight#details#sandiegophotographer#encinitaslife#beautifulmatters#nothingisordinary#thatsdarling#thehappynow#livecolorfully#fromwhereistand#sandiegophotography#ohwowyes#mondaymotivation#darlingweekend#handcrafted#creativeentrepeur#bossbabe#lookslikefilm

A post shared by Taryn Nagy Holland 🌟 SD 📷 (@greatwoodlandphotography) on May 7, 2018 at 12:47pm PDT

Because I’m too excited to stick to my self-imposed one-a-day limit. Talia and Will couldn’t possibly be any sweeter together. 💛

A post shared by House of Figs Photography (@houseoffigsphoto) on May 10, 2018 at 11:39am PDT

Don’t know ‘bout you, but I’m ready for the weekend. And this water.

A post shared by Kambria Fischer Photography (@kambria_fischer_photo) on Apr 27, 2018 at 6:22pm PDT

Friday feels 🎉

A post shared by Sini 🥀 Choi (@sincerelysini) on May 11, 2018 at 12:29pm PDT

Clouds are thick tonight but can’t beat the soft purple glow these nights create at sunset. #beach #sandiego #sunset #coast #ocean

A post shared by IALS Photography (@ials_photography) on May 9, 2018 at 8:56pm PDT

On a grey Saturday morning sharing some golden light to your feed 💛☀️ . #kristinadaviniphotography #sandiegophotographer #sdphotographer #sandiegomaternityphotographer #lajollaphotographer

A post shared by PHOTOGRAPHER | SAN DIEGO ☀️ (@kristinadaviniphotography) on May 12, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

I also had Lexi’s brand spankin new husband next to me getting this shot in his phone…. I aint blamin him… . . . #sdphotographer #sandiegophotographer #sdweddingphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #sandiegoengagement #sandiegowedding #2018engagement #sofiaannphotography #sofiaannphoto #loveandwildhearts #sandiegoweddingadventures #sandiegoengagementphotos #sandiegoelopement #dirtybootsandmessyhair #belovedstories #muchloveig

A post shared by Sofia Ann | Photography (@sofiaannphoto) on Apr 25, 2018 at 6:16pm PDT

I’m still regaining feeling in my face because it was so cold. ❄️🗻😷 * New VLOG is LIVE! 🎉🎉🎉 This time Elan and I take a trip down to Buena Vista, CO to see our friend @sbgraham and explore around the town! * This day was so much fun and super special being together again with them for the first time since we left Georgia in September. And still, while making this video, I laughed like a hyena. Hopefully this happens to you too. The laughing part, not the hyena part…unless you’re ready for that. 😳 *
Be sure to be on the lookout for Part III coming soon, hopefully next week! (I was going to just do 2 parts, but this video would’ve been way too long. Like watching an episode of Glee or somethin 🤩). *
Anyways, let me know what ya think! Hope y’all enjoy! Link in bye-YO😄 * Always remember, You are loved.

A post shared by Mark McField (@mark.mcfield) on Apr 2, 2018 at 6:04pm PDT

Did they just come out of a Nicholas Sparks movie? Did I just post back to back? You bet your sweet ass that the answer is YES to both!! You'll be seeing a lot of this gorgeous couple because I am obsessed!!!! 😍😭😍😭😍😭 • • • • • Host: @briapeterson_photography Photographer: @briapeterson_photography Bride: @kayhoff9 Groom: @thej_bird Dress: @marymebridal Florist: @flora_fauna_design Rentals: @mad.love.collective 💕 • • • • • • • #weddingchicks #theknot #greenweddingshoes #ruffledblog #authenticlovemag #junebugweddings #weddingwire #firstsandlasts #wanderingweddings #dirtybootsandmessyhair #belovedstories #weddinglegends #socalbrideblog #socalweddingphotographer #weddingforward #brideandtonic #lookslikefilm #destinationweddingphotographer #heyheyhellomay #lookslikefilmweddings #soloverly #weddinglegends #wdofficial #sandiegoweddingphotographer #hawaiiweddingphotographer #bohobride #weddingdayready #pnwedding #wildelopements #stylemepretty @wedding.photo.inspiration @weddingphotoinspiration @weddingwire @weddinggrid_ @weddingdayready @weddingdream @weddingphotomag @weddingchicks @ruffledblog @wedding @weddingforward @weddinglegends @greenweddingshoes @loveandwildhearts @loverly @beautifulkindoflove @untamedlovestories @heylovebridal @goldenhourlove @thelovemagazine @wildheart.visuals @wildlifewildsouls @loveandwildhearts @anotherwildstory @my_favorite_lovestory @deepintimatelovers @adventurebrides @couplesin1ove @theknot @southerncaliforniabride @temeculaweddinghouse @wildrootcollective @withrainorshine @campfireandlovestories @adventurousstorytellers @loversgettinglost @teethsoclean @anotherwildstory @unconventional_photographer @wildheartslab @hawaiimagazine @honolulu_life @visit.hawaii @_beautiful.hawaii_ @loveandwater @hawaiiunchained @wedsocal @weddingdressesofficial @oarsandbeanies @lookslikefilm @lookslikefilmweddings @loveherwildly @wedhawaii @muchlove_ig @pnwedding @loversgettinglost @engagedlife @she_saidyes @authenticlovemag @radlovestories @radstorytellers @wildelopements @elopementlove @wildloveadventures @adventurouslovestories @epicloveepiclife @goldenlovestories @firstandlasts @bridalmusings @bridetonic

A post shared by SoCal Wedding Photographer (@briapeterson_photography) on Apr 30, 2018 at 12:55pm PDT

The lovely @yogabrand and her new nugget. Such a sweet moment

A post shared by Christine Hyjek (@christinealexandra_photography) on May 12, 2018 at 8:47am PDT

Sweet dreams little one 🐱 💓 #mikahmariephotography #mikahmariephoto #mmpstudios #newbornstudio #sandiegophotographer #sandiegonewbornphotographer #northcountysandiegophotographer #northcountynewbornphotographer #carlsbadnewbornphotographer #encinitasphotographer #oceansidephotographer #oceansidephotographystudio #carlsbadphotographer #newbornportraits #carlsbad #oceanside #encinitas #northcountysandiego #pinkandgreynursery

A post shared by Mikah Marie Photography (@mikahmariephoto) on May 11, 2018 at 8:30pm PDT

#pineapple #photography #graphic #colors #gold #blue #paint #paintpouring #square #videoofday #photooftheday #edits #creative

A post shared by Jesse Sutton (@jsuttonphoto) on May 6, 2018 at 7:15pm PDT

A picture is colder than it looks. @lana_chromium and I headed out into the cold dusty afternoon to paint into the evening. I painted her through the calm spots and the whiteouts and fridged gusty wind. We blindly finding a fire pit headed back in at dusk to sooth the shivers and put the goosebumps at bay. It was a great afternoon.❤ See you on the playa. . . . #fleshandcolor #burningman #bodypainting #bodyart #bodypaint #burnergirls #burner #burningman17 #burningman18 #blackrockcity #art #makeup #photo #photooftheday #photography #photographer #bodypainter #edc #bodyartist #artphoto #nudephoto #seminude #natural #naturalbeauty #naturallight #desert #desertphotography #nevada #mua #sandiego

A post shared by Dewayne Flowers 🌹 (@fleshandcolor) on May 14, 2018 at 5:21pm PDT

When you’re with your best girls on your best day 🎉 . . . #seattleweddingphotographer #sandiegowedding #isaidyes #elopement #elopementphotographer #theknot #intimatewedding #adventurouswedding #seattlewedding #weddingwire #sandiegoelopement #sandiegophotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #firstandlasts #radwedmag #seattlephotographer #junebugweddings #everydayibt #trendybride #greenweddingshoes #dirtybootsandmessyhair

A post shared by Seattle Wedding Photographer (@photosbycarolanne) on May 13, 2018 at 8:16am PDT

Wind and veils make for magic. You’re stunning @miranadaaaa! #justmarried #sandiegowedding #sandiegophotographer

A post shared by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Courtney Matranga (@edendayphotography) on May 10, 2018 at 2:25pm PDT

A post shared by Bekah Peace Photography (@bekahpeace) on May 7, 2018 at 8:37pm PDT