Portraits of Pasadena

World-class universities like Cal-Tech and innovators like Idealab combined with a vibrant community of artists and creatives make Pasadena an amazing place to work and live.

VoyageLA is all about supporting creatives and risk takers – from makeup artists, fashion designers and music producers to chefs, entrepreneurs and more.  In our Portraits series we try to celebrate their work by sharing some of our favorite shots we’ve come across.  We’ve share shots from Pasadena below.

Artist, designer & photographer Tanner Teale

Neon Tennis Ball, 2017. #photography #lighting #test #studio

A post shared by Tanner Teale (@tannerteale) on Dec 12, 2017 at 7:02am PST

Stylist & Blogger Kim Apodaca

Had fun styling this gorgeous lady @laariela wearing my favorite brand @aworldcurated Happy Friday!

A post shared by Kim Apodaca (@kim_apodaca_style) on Feb 9, 2018 at 10:14am PST

Photographer Patrick Rivera

Jake Butler @jake88butler www.patrickrivera.com . #men #mensstyle #menstagram #menfashion #menswear #mensfashion #menstyle #model #malemodel #photoshoot #photography #photooftheday #photoart #menshaircut #menshair #mensgrooming #mensfashionblog #photographyislife #fashion #fashionstyle #fashionph #fashionable #fashiongram #fashionstyle #actor #patrickrivera #losangeles #manila #philippines

A post shared by Patrick Rivera (@photoprivera) on Feb 19, 2018 at 9:16am PST

Influencer & Style Enthusiast Denisse Rodriguez

May You All Find Your Happily Ever “AFTERS” 💋 • • • • #happyvalentinesday #happyvday #vscostyle #theeverygirl #lookbook #f21xme #streetstyle #lafashion #postthepeople #igblogger #lbloggers #liketkit #lookbook #seekthesimplicity #instaworthy #verilymoment #stylegoals #outfitgrid #zara #ootdfashion #outfitpost #stylepost #tumblrgirl #latinabloggers #styleblogger #fblogger #personalstyle

A post shared by Denisse Rodriguez (@deeneez) on Feb 14, 2018 at 9:39am PST

Photographer Mariya Stangl

Are you a model, musician, actor, performer of any kind? I offer portrait sessions of ALL kinds, natural light, studio, on location, film, digital, etc. Prices flexible! Let’s shoot!!! In the meantime, enjoy some new work I shot of my talented musician buddy @julianroymusic. Can’t wait to see your show tonight! 😊🤸‍♀️🎞📽🎸🌴💄😎📸📸📸📸📸 #letsshoot #portrait #portraitphotography #style #fashion #creatives #artists #light #photography #getoutside #losangeles #losangelesphotographer #sola #mariyastanglphotography

A post shared by Mariya Stangl (@mariyastanglphoto) on Feb 15, 2018 at 11:53am PST

Stay Golden Photobooth

Have us at your next event and give your guests a fun experience with a keepsake of your special occasion ✨✨✨ . . . #photobooth #yelp #wedding #birthday #party #partyplanner #partyplanning #weddingplanning #weddingplanner #pasadena #bridetobe #weddinginspiration #sweet16 #eventplanner #fundraiser #veteranowned #photoboothfun #photooftheday #weddingideas #instawedding #instagram #instagood

A post shared by Stay Golden Photobooth (@staygoldenphotobooth) on Feb 20, 2018 at 9:39pm PST

Character Designer & Street Photographer Eduardo Acosta

#camera #shutter #photo #leica #leicam10 #leicalens #summarit #35mm #streetphotography #streetphotographer #people #art #instagram #instaart #photooftheday #picoftheday #bw #losangelesphotographer #urban #citylife #blackandwhite #urbanphotography #walking #lightroom #camera #explore #people #monochrome #littletokyo #losangeles #overcast #balloons

A post shared by Eduardo Acosta (@leicajockey) on Feb 19, 2018 at 10:30pm PST

Coach Rollie | Head Trainer & Owner of FX Training Pasadena

You bring the crowns and heads of conquered trainers to my studio steps. You insult my Chuck Taylors. You threaten my clients with sugar and obesity related diseases. Oh, I’ve chosen my words carefully Bag. Perhaps you should have done the same. “This is blasphemy! This is madness!” Madness? THIS IS COACH ROLLIE!!! 😜🤪🤓 #CoachRollie #FatX101 More seriously, the front kick is a solid self-defense technique. ✅ . . Feel free to follow, and or DM with any fitness related questions. I really do enjoy helping people. @CoachRollie . . #300 #silly #havingfun #funny #relaxitsajoke #martialarts #exercises #pasadena #altadena #oldtownpasadena #losangeles #california #socal #gettingfit #fitover30

A post shared by Coach Rollie – Pasadena, CA (@coachrollie) on Feb 18, 2018 at 10:28pm PST

Premier Soirees | Wedding & Event Planning

Find that love that sparks a light in you, so you can illuminate the world together. Love these two and their unconditional love for one another. Planning: @premiersoirees Venue: St. Andrews Pasadena Photography: @sarahmackphoto Florals: @tustinflorist

A post shared by Premier Soirees (@premiersoirees) on Feb 20, 2018 at 7:11pm PST

Photographer Nkosi

Who’s that looking in my window? · · · · · #fashionphotographer #fashionshoot #fashioneditorial #fashionmagazine #fashionmodel #fashionph #vogue #fashiongram #fashiondiaries #topmodel #model #lamodels #instamodel #instamodels #photooftheday #photo #photos #pic #pics #females #modelswanted #agameoftones #ig_masterpiece #ig_exquisite #ig_shotz #global_hotshotz

A post shared by Nkosi (@nkosivisuals) on Feb 8, 2018 at 10:50pm PST

Medical Aesthetics by Dr. Rachel

You saw her amazing Before & After photo we posted this morning 🔥 Now here is when @evitapolizzi_ got her Kybella on! Since the Kybella grid sticker is not “one size fits all” so to speak, I like to mark out my own custom grid for each patient to help tailor the results to your goals 👩🏻‍⚕️💉 #doctor #beautyadvisor #womeninmedicine #kybella #livechinup #jawline #goals #igvideo

A post shared by Dr Rachel (@contempoaesthetics) on Feb 20, 2018 at 7:22pm PST

Photographer Sean Michael

“Boooo, Sportball! Yay twix!” -@taylissforge a direct quote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #vscoportrait #ig_mood #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #profile_vision #bleachmyfilm #postmoreportraits #portraitpage #modellife #malemodels #modelling #fitmodel #supermodel #modelphotography #fashionmodel #modelingagency #testshoot #altmodel #conquer_la #weownthenight_la #discoverla #losangelesgrammers #conquer_ca #lagrammers #nikonphotography #nikontop #nikon_photography_ #nikon_photography #focalmarked

A post shared by Sean Michael (@sea.bash) on Feb 3, 2018 at 8:47pm PST

Bridal hair & Makeup by Kelli Shawn

relaxed + happy – this is how you should feel on your wedding day! my team and I strive to create a stress-free environment, from consultation until the day we pamper you ♡

A post shared by bridal hair + makeup (@kellishawnbrides) on Feb 18, 2018 at 9:24pm PST

Caitlin Sheeks Photography

Denise + Jeff// totally swooning 😍 Need I say more!? 😍

A post shared by Caitlin Sheeks (@caitlinsheeksphotography) on Feb 20, 2018 at 8:42pm PST

Makeup artist Melissa

A subtle yet beautiful glow is all a look needs sometimes. #springmakeup#look#fentybeauty

A post shared by Melissa (@mes.makeup) on Feb 20, 2018 at 4:36pm PST

Homage | Neighborhood gift store

Its February 15th and the love is going strong around here 💕 . . . . . . . #southpasadena#altadena#Glendale#eaglerock#highlandpark#love#shopsmall#smallbusiness#pasadena#onlyinoldpas#la

A post shared by Homage Pasadena (@homagepasadena) on Feb 15, 2018 at 6:10pm PST

Adelaide-Tearose And Twine Co | pop up flower shop

We’ll be selling flower cones, and flower boxes tomorrow at @lh_espresso in the morning and @rosebudcoffee in the afternoon! Come grab a few for your sweetheart 😘

A post shared by Adelaide-Tearose And Twine Co (@tearoseandtwine) on Feb 13, 2018 at 4:35pm PST

Integrity Lash | Beauty salon

Black lashes + baby blues have us feelin 😍😍😍 on a Monday! #lashes #blueeyes #mondayblues 😉

A post shared by Integrity Lash (@integritylash) on Feb 19, 2018 at 5:19pm PST

Nathan Sewell Designs | innovative architectural design firm

Does your home reflect you? #homedecor #homedesign #renovation #makeover #homestyle #homedecoration #homestyling #home #homesweethome #interiordesign #interiordecor #interiorstyling #interiordesigner #housedesign #decor #designers #designinspiration #designinterior #interiordecoration #bohemian #bohemiandecor #hippie #hippiechic #hippielife #hippiedecor #chill #relax #relaxation #naptime #sleepy

A post shared by Nathan Sewell (@nsdesignspasadena) on Feb 20, 2018 at 6:00pm PST

LaLexa Designs by Lauren | Hand Braided Horse Hair Jewelry

Black and white chevron pattern #LaLexaDesigns #LaLexa #horse #horsehairjewelry #horsesofinstagram #ranch #horsehairbracelet #horsehair #horsehairnecklace #jewelry #equine #equestrian #equestrianjewelry #equestrianfashion #westernwear #westernfashion #englishfashion #huntseat #western #jumper #reiner #mane #betweentheears #customorders #customdesigns #handmadejewelry #handmade #designer #sterlingsilver #barrelracing

A post shared by LaLexa Designs by Lauren (@lalexa.designs) on Feb 20, 2018 at 6:42pm PST

Dots Cupcakes shop

Too pretty to eat! #dotscustom

A post shared by Dots Cupcakes (@dots_cupcakes) on Feb 20, 2018 at 11:08am PST

Pitching Instructor Lori Cook Baird

These three pitchers gave me their undivided attention for 3 straight hours. They made eye contact and showed that they understood, they were coachable, and they put into action every pitching tool I gave them. I was very impressed by these twelve year olds and thoroughly enjoyed training them! Their focus was tremendous! Great work ladies!

A post shared by Lori Cook Baird Pitching (@loricookbairdpitching) on Feb 2, 2018 at 10:31pm PST

Photographer Willie Romero

Martial Arts Portrait 🥋••• #martialarts #mma #jiujitsu #sword #samuraisword #karate #kenpo #sportsphotography #taekwondo #wingchun #kungfu #martialartist #gi #sword #focus #determination #dedication // PHOTO📸: @willieromerophotography

A post shared by Willie Romero (@willieromerophotography) on Feb 13, 2018 at 10:51pm PST

Influencer Linh Winn

This time last year celebrating #valentinesday with my man and my blonde hair 💁🏼.

A post shared by LINH WINN (@linhwinn) on Feb 13, 2018 at 10:43pm PST