Like the tequila, lime, and grapefruit drink, Paloma’s photography is a smooth and refreshing rush to the senses.
Being photographed by her, leaves a yearning for more simply because she makes you feel like a fancy cocktail, complete with a little umbrella and garnish, on a white sand beach, sound of gentle waves crashing on shore, under a warm and golden sun. It other words, picture perfect.
- Alberto Valenzuela (San Diego Local)
Paloma was brought on for a live performance video shoot we did in February of this year, she has an excellent eye for live music photography, especially for a more artistic ethereal vision. We had an awesome time with Paloma, she fit right into our crew, and she managed to get really amazing shots with both her digital and film cameras. Total sweetheart to work with too, can't recommend her enough!!
- Heather Nation (Heather Nation Music)
Paloma has been such an amazing collaborator these past few years.
As a musician I have to have photos and video for promo all the time. She loves experimenting and takes photos that are ethereal and unique.
-Jackie Mendoza (Jackie Mendoza Music)
My photoshoot with Paloma was an absolute delight. Her joy fills the room and turn made me feel very comfortable from the moment I walked into her photo studio. She is kind, encouraging and very helpful in directing shapes/poses/scenes for the shoot. Being both photographer, director and ultimate hype girl. what I liked best about working with Paloma is her ability to capture authenticity. Looking back at the photos from our shoot - I felt like I was really looking at my authentic self in the photos. Paloma has an eye for capturing the natural moment. Her high contrast photos with bright and colorful lights are a dynamic collaboration shoot to shoot. She is a “Yes, and” kind of photographer. Taking the clients ideas and helping to build them into something both photographer and client walk away feeling proud of. She was very professional and had good communication through the whole process. I could keep going on and on about Paloma! Highly recommend!
-Nancy Ross (local musician and performer)
Paloma captured some really unique images of me - even agreeing to and getting the use of a particular space I wanted. She advised me on wardrobe too. Super easy and fun to work with. I love the shots!
-Ed Kornhauser (Ed Kornhauser Music)
I have worked with Paloma on a couple of occasions and can't say enough about her and her work! We first did sunrise and studio shoots for my music website/social content and recently she shot my first big full band show in downtown San Diego. Paloma has such an eye for detail and is able to capture the subject's essence beautifully. Her unique editing makes her photos truly magnetizing. She is also super easy to work with. 10/10 would recommend working with her!
-Brianna Grace (Brianna Grace Music)
Getting to witness Paloma’s film photos of me in my music studio feels like a portal in the way they capture the hopeful, sweet energy of my relationship to the space and practice as a whole. Her potent, creative sense of line and light directed me through natural poses, encouraging me to lean into the sensuality of my expression in a comforting manner.
Lexi Pullido (Tenam Studio)
"Getting to know Paloma on an artistic level was simply awesome! I will never forget how I felt connected with her vision and creative energy in minutes... We shared Ideas and I realized very quickly that she was the photographer I wanted to capture my solo art exhibition at Sparks Gallery in San Diego, Ca. Paloma was an incredible addition to the event and her excitement to capture the special moments was constantly felt and enjoyed by everyone. I truly appreciate the emotion and honesty she displayed, the care for being in the right place at the right time while following her intuition. This powerful talent and belief in herself enables her to capture very specific moments for everyone to enjoy forever. Paloma feels and understands the energy of a space which she then shares with everyone once the film is developed. It's a beautiful process in all ways imaginable! "
-Monty Montgomery (local artist)