ABOUT

Hello and welcome! My name is Garrisson E. Peña. I am a photographic artist and photography educator based in Los Angeles, where I own and operate my business as well as work for the Los Angeles Rams.


THE ODYSSEY TO NOW

Born and raised in California, I discovered photography at a young age, which sparked my enchantment for light and shadow that transcended into my odyssey. I attended Art Center College of Design and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography + Imaging.

What I am most passionate about is: Cinematic Photography, intentionally photographing with a cinematographer’s approach. My vision is to create immersive and evocative mystifications of what moves me.

I am heavily influenced and shaped by movies, and television. Profound titles that I champion as visual bibles are:

No Country for Old Men (2007)

The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Dune (2021)

Burning (2018)

Aquarela (2019)

Dark (TV Series 2017-2020)

The Crown (TV Series 2016-2023)

Better Call Saul (TV Series 2015-2022)

Mindhunter (TV Series 2017-2019)

Severance (TV Series 2022-)

The essence of Cinematic compels me to embrace the pillars of story, mood, observation, and contemplation. All those moments trigger my hunt for personal expression and stoke the fire that burns deep.

When I am not photographing, I am an avid podcast listener, chess aficionado, and love to travel.