Headshots - Tone

Embarcadero – San Francisco, CA

Tone. Roomate for 2 years before I moved and got married, Tone and I go back to the start of college – 8 years ago! Whoa. We really didn’t get to know each other that well until I graduated and to say that we have a few stories to tell about our friendship would be leaving out a lot. But, in these past few years I’ve seen this guy run – literally and figuratively. He is always looking to improve and always looking to push the limits of himself.

This is now the third time Tone has graced the blog as seen in Tone’s Rock n’ Roll Marathon and the ever so famous/infamous Flandskate Anthologies. Quite a trip – and as if I won’t be able to have him in another shoot for a while – Tone asked me to work some headshots for him as he makes an ambitious trip to Japan to seek life, education, and… employment.

Like Matt and Mark, Tone is another brother to me. Two years of roommate-hood isn’t too much with these guys, but we would like to say that we lived with each other as each of us made huge transitions from college kids to grown-man status… Common interests, or common experience – the four of us have them both and it has helped to continue our friendships with strength... It is a great thing to see each of them ‘do their thing’. I've been there for a lot of moments in their lives and these guys were saw me through lots mine... My first time rockin a party on the Turntables, my first full photoshoot, the day I came home with the engagement ring, moments after Vaness and I got engaged (they literally ran to us jumping up and down screaming like girls, haha). We lived life together and in some way or form they'll be in Vaness and my life for the long haul.. I know I’ll see Tone again – maybe when Vaness and I travel the globe! Well, check the shots – just a few, though - Tone was really looking for some simple headshots…

And well – a shot just for kicks – Tone’s new cover for his solo album, breaking away from the Flandskate Boyband as he discovers his new Japan fanclub!

Thanks Tone! Hope all is well overseas man… you’ll rock it for shure…

Here is just a little bit of scenery - I love SF. Miss it major.

So friends, if you’re lookin’ for some simple headshots like Tone was, or even something a lil more fancy like portraits.. or an event, or (of course) a wedding – let’s set something up! You can always email at danielgalangphotography@gmail.com.

Hedrick and Sheryl

Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, Harbor Island – San Diego, CA

Well – It has been a while… and ever since my last post about a month ago, a WHOLE LOT has happened. To summarize – I am now a married man!!! My wife (whoa that’s new) and I have been doing a lot of moving, cleaning, gift opening, and settling in. And with that I have also been quite busy with family and work to say the least. But, in only my few weeks of marriage, I’m excited for the future. From our bestfriendship to traveling to getting our morning routine lined up, there is a whole bunch that we are looking forward to… Here’s to a new life together!

In this post, a session I shot a while back, I had Sheryl and Hedrick who are, for all intents and purposes, my little sis and bro. Yes I know, I have a lots of friends that I see as fam, but hey - I wouldn’t have it any other way.. Hope you enjoy the fun we had!

Okay, that stuff was a little too serious… now, here is the fun stuff!!

On our way out of Tom Ham’s after a while of catching up, we were able to catch a fireworks show on the Harbor! Sweet!

Well it has been a while, but I’m back! This year, not only do my wife and I have a whole new life ahead of us, but there are a ton of new changes ahead for Daniel Galang Photography. After a while of thought and prayer, with the encouragement of my wife and many friends, I am preparing for some great stuff this year!! So stay tuned this Spring for the unfolding of many hopes and prayers becoming realized!

Collins Family

Point Loma Nazarene University - San Diego, CA

In my estimation and short experience, family portrait shoots take just as much energy and creativity as any other. You gotta be on your toes, quick thinking, and very fast so you can run after the kids! I first met Hamilton at our church at Ironman. Then at the Men's retreat this fall, Hamilton asked me if I could take his family portraits... It was definitely a fun experience and quite different from the weddings and events I normally shoot. Thankfully I had my Fiancee Vaness with me for moral support as well as Jasmine to come and shoot accompanied with Husband and expert reflector holder Adam.

I definitely had a lot of fun and having a sweet family and the cutest kids makes it a lot easier. Thanks Hamilton, Shannon, lil Hamilton, and Ayla! Enjoy!

Ayla!! Whata Cutie!! Definitely.

I told ya you have to be quick... She was a runner!

Ayla burying her face thinkin - "Aw man, mom and dad!!"

Lil' Hamilton decided to go 'Matrix' on me and sport this death defying jump over the stairs. Now he was definitely a runner (and jumper)..

If that doesn’t say daddy’s little girl, then I don’t know what does!

All the big smiles come out during playtime!

Thank you so much to the Collins family for having me (and my whole crew!) out with you… Hope you had fun!

Matt and Fiona

Carlsbad Beach and Carlsbad Coaster Station - Carlsbad, CA

Matt and girlfriend Fiona were quite the obliging rockstars when they decided to do this little shoot with me up in Carlsbad. They had the idea that it would be an ANTM shoot for a bit, (that’s America’s Next Top Model for those not in the know – I don’t watch the show, you have to be believe me, I swear – Tone taught me that acronym.. sorry Tone I just called you out)... but, it was that and a bit of just plain old shooting for the sake of good practice. Matt was my roommate back at Flandskate for a few years… The guy is like a brother to me, so I will say that it was a bit weird to have to direct him to “okay kiss” Fiona at the appropriate photo-moment.. ah, what we would do for “the shot”… Check out what we got!

The laughter from the last picture was golden – all resulting from my direction “okay, look sexy…” umm, well that’s just way too easy now isn’t it…

See, this next one, complete ANTM material. No question.

Next one is one of their favorites, I kinda like it too – got the mysterious, but not so mysterious vibe goin on… now that’s sexy…

Alright kids, cover your eyes! Even more sexiness follows…

Way too much fun and some really good practice (and lots of sexiness too!). I was glad that we were able to save the shoot with some nighttime train station action, cuz we ran out of light right when we started the beach scenes... It worked out pretty well actually!

They were really helpful with poses and I was really thankful that they were willing volunteers for this practice session… Now I’m a Pro Nighttime-Carlsbad-Train-Station-Matt-and-Fiona Shooter! Just kiddin.. really, it helped a lot… I got to figure more about directing and even got to find what I’m lookin for in future shoots like this… Thanks Matt and Fiona!!!

B-Boys and B-Girl....

A lil’ break…

I did this shoot a lil while ago with AnneMarie and crew and at first, I had no idea what to do… I really didn’t have the right gear to do a shoot like this, I was feeling a bit sick, and I really really had no ideas for framing! But, as I learned rather quickly– the moves will just speak for themselves! They are good. Enjoy!

Thank you so much AnneMarie! I hope you and everyone had fun at the shoot!!!