I started shooting at 9 with a
Polaroid camera.
I loved seeing the images come up. I became more serious around 14 when
I was given a new Nikon camera, and turned my bedroom into a darkroom.
In high school, I took many photography classes. But at the time, most of my knowledge,
came from the classes, I took, at Tri-Community School of Photography.
Never actually finished any though.
I just signed up, got the material and picked up things from the pros by hanging out.
I read as many books and photomagazines I could get my hands on.
After high school I decided to quit photography to pursue other avenues...
I loved seeing the images come up. I became more serious around 14 when
I was given a new Nikon camera, and turned my bedroom into a darkroom.
In high school, I took many photography classes. But at the time, most of my knowledge,
came from the classes, I took, at Tri-Community School of Photography.
Never actually finished any though.
I just signed up, got the material and picked up things from the pros by hanging out.
I read as many books and photomagazines I could get my hands on.
After high school I decided to quit photography to pursue other avenues...
About a 100 years later, I took pre-med classes for 2 years. Went to a performing arts school,
only to discover hating to be in front of people. Also a couple screen writing classes.
I did get my trainers licence in 2003 though, and currently still love working with clients during the day.
I came back to photography, a few years later.
I have my degree from Brooks Institute of Photography, in Advertising & Illustration.
Which entails everything involved with high-end commercial photography
Back in Los Angeles, for the next 5 years, I worked for several top car,
only to discover hating to be in front of people. Also a couple screen writing classes.
I did get my trainers licence in 2003 though, and currently still love working with clients during the day.
I came back to photography, a few years later.
I have my degree from Brooks Institute of Photography, in Advertising & Illustration.
Which entails everything involved with high-end commercial photography
Back in Los Angeles, for the next 5 years, I worked for several top car,
architectural, wedding, and high fashion
photographers.
Solo, I shot models, head-shots, and everything I could get my hands on.
Not until 2004, when switching to digital, when asked to document a live show, for a friend's band,
did I find out how much I loved shooting music and anything involving the music industry,
and how great I was at it.
I now live in West Hollywood, on the Sunset Strip.
I regularly shoot at all the clubs, along with my promo, cover, and specialized work.
Solo, I shot models, head-shots, and everything I could get my hands on.
Not until 2004, when switching to digital, when asked to document a live show, for a friend's band,
did I find out how much I loved shooting music and anything involving the music industry,
and how great I was at it.
I now live in West Hollywood, on the Sunset Strip.
I regularly shoot at all the clubs, along with my promo, cover, and specialized work.
As you look at my work, I hope you see, whether for a client, or my own personal portfolio,
the passion, love, and creativity I try to bring to everything I shoot.
I hope to always create dynamic & unique images.
Ken Weil
310.387.0889
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