Southern California Based
Brand & Lifestyle Photographer

 

Woman in plaid jacket reviewing photos on camera in desert landscape with rocky mountains in background.
Smiling woman wearing a black Cal State sweatshirt holding two professional cameras with a telephoto lens outdoors.
Expectant mother in a rust-colored dress and black scarf poses outdoors against autumn foliage in a photo series.
Black and white collage showing someone in a white sweater making various emotional expressions and gestures.
Black and white photo of a person jumping in a studio space with a large softbox light visible in the frame.
Woman holding iced coffee drink at rustic wooden bar with surfboard decor and tropical plants.

 

 

Quick facts

 

 

 

Not only do i love coffee and animals...

 

A lone photographer walks across sandy desert dunes with rocky mountains in the background, carrying a camera.

I've traveled to 7 US states & 8 countries including China and Jordan (and might I add, in the middle of a war. That was fun. :)

A historic stone tower built into rocky coastal cliffs overlooks crashing ocean waves at dusk.

I'm the Lead Image Visionary for Vessels of Light-- a warm lighthouse of literature, where people can come to encounter the light of Christ in a creative, contemplative, and unconventional way—primarily through poetry and devotional essays.

A row of vintage vinyl records in black and white showing their spines lined up on a shelf.

Classic movies & film noir heavily influence my style--lots of black & white, strong lighting, contrast, and storytelling. And c'mon- Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Myrna Loy? Gotta love them.  If you like that too, you'll love this gallery.

A series of dramatic black and white portraits with dynamic poses and expressions.
i'm gabrielle, but you can call me gabi



So glad you made it!

Rest and stay a while. 



I’ve always been immersed in the arts—whether dancing, playing music, or creating with a camera. What began as playful photoshoots with friends grew into a lifelong calling & passion, leading me to earn multiple Associate degrees in Art and Photography and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies. Today, through Chasing Horizons, I’m grateful to offer both brand and lifestyle photography that combine creativity, experience, and heart. I truly love what I do—and I’d love to share it with you!

Delicate white bridal veil fabric with soft flowing layers and subtle texture in black and white photography.



WHAT I VALUE



FAITH


BEAUTY


HARD WORK


REVERANCE


EXCELLENCE


&


CHILD-LIKE WONDER




Each of these are integral to how I see the world

and are what I want to put back into it.


Because we're all human


Here's something I'm currently unlearning....


Perfectionism. On one had, perfectionism has allowed me to serve my clients extremely well. I’m great at the details. The art direction. The concepts. The creation. The follow through. But I have seen where it has held me back. Read more about it below

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Education · Branding

Something I'm Currently Unlearning...

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Choose your experience

Your story can be told in many ways. Lifestyle photography preserves your personal legacy, while brand photography elevates your business presence and brand. Please click the site that is relevant to you. 


Brands

White bridal clutch purse with pearls and floral details on satin background.
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Lifestyle

A sequence of black and white photos showing people walking and playing on a beach in matching white outfits.
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Vintage book pages spread out with dried red roses creating a romantic literary backdrop.

 

It's time...

 

 

LET'S CONNECT

 

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Testimonials

"Beyond happy with the results"

"The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and captured such a special milestone perfectly. Every detail, pose, and moment was handled with so much care and creativity. I was beyond happy with the final results and so grateful for the patience, communication, and talent throughout the whole experience." -L

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