Drew Clayton Photography

06/01/2017

This goes way beyond my digital skills. True mastery of the craft.

05/25/2017

Capturing over the skyline. I'm going to have to come back to this spot for a moonrise shot.

11/21/2016

Light done right makes a scene. Thankfully, it doesn't have to break the bank.

11/16/2016

Positano evening magic

02/05/2015

There really is someone for everyone.

Good for these guys for finding each other, and REALLY good for them that they found a *brilliant* designer who acknowledged their love for Star Wars without FORCE-ing it down your throat.

The force is strong with these two. At their September 2014 wedding, Los Angeles couple Jennifer and Joshua found a way to make a "Star Wars"-themed fête elegant, tasteful and loads of fun. They said their "I dos" at loft...

02/02/2015

Some behind-the-scenes of me as a second shooter for my buddy Brian Hawkins at a Trump National Golf Club wedding.

01/14/2015

Though there's a lot of technical skill exemplified in these images, the real magic is in the photographers' skill in composing, planning, and being ready when surprises happen.

The International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP) awards the best wedding photography from the last year from all over the world. From the conventional bride and groom portrait to the vibrant All About Light award, everything is taken into consideration. In total, more than 20,…

12/06/2014

I was blessed to photograph Bel Air Presbyterian Church's annual turkey basket packing event. Scores of people gather before dawn a couple days before Thanksgiving to fill boxes full of food that will be donated to families and feed about 10,000 people. It's one of my favorite annual traditions, and a reason I love belonging to this church.

11/26/2014

The before and after of using a styrofoam ice cooler as a light box. BTW: DoubleKick hot sauce -- tell your friends. It's good stuff.

11/25/2014

Styrofoam ice coolers in a bright window make a great light box for product photography. Shadow the interior, and use the lid to reflect in light.

07/21/2014

Really cool technique to make sure you are getting quality out of your post production smoothing without removing the realism that comes with texture.

What is Frequency Separation? Frequency separation helps make retouching a portrait easier in Photoshop. Frequency separation works because it allows you to ...

07/05/2014

Gorgeous day to be shooting a wedding at Trump National Golf Club.