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I have always been an artist and developed my talents in many creative forms - from metal sculpture to professional drummer and, since 1981, an internationally-recognized and award-winning people and event photographer.

Years of study with the very best in my craft, hard work, opportunity, experience and mastery of the psychology of photography allows me to make great storyteller images in many different types of photography including: Commercial (corporate and non-profit) in entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, sports, financial and many others - producing photographic images of events, people, architecture, fashion, food and more, for editorial, PR and advertising use; Lifestyle Portraiture for families, couples, individuals, kids, pets, models and executives; Weddings - domestic and international; and, Fine Art prints, books, posters and cards. Mastery in each area has added strength to my technique and skills in all the other areas. 

My finished images are handmade to suit each client's needs. With beautiful weather all year-round, I have learned to see and have mastered the use of natural light.  Whether on-location or in the studio, if additional light is needed, I’ll add just enough for a finished natural look. When people are the focus of the work, I direct them with a well-trained, gentle hand to make them look their best, for their desired purpose or "brand."?

Clients call me “the consummate professional" for conducting business with integrity - always on-time, fully-insured, dressing appropriately, blending-in, a calm leader and great team player, at ease with anyone and any circumstance and 100% assignment completion.  The hallmarks of my career as a story-teller have been driven by continuous learning, having the latest professional equipment and back-up to get the job done – no matter what – and delivering products and services for tremendous value.

Contribute photographs of my coverage of news, sports and entertainment stories from around the world. www.zumapress.com

Doug Gifford is an internationally-acclaimed, highly-skilled people and event photographer who handcrafts memorable photographic images for editorial, PR, advertising and personal use around the world. He is a consummate professional with an easy-going personality who loves life and does business with integrity and a smile. 

COMMERCIAL:  (corporate and non-profit) in entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, sports,    financial and many others - producing photographic images of events, people, architecture, fashion, food and more, for editorial, PR and advertising use.

EDITORIAL: Freelance / Photo Agencies (Getty Images, Zuma Press) 
       Sports (Sailing, Motor Sports, Golf), Entertainment (Events, Fashion, Performance) & News

HEADSHOTS: Studio / Location 
        Business, Theatrical, Model (individual & groups)
  
LIFESTYLE PORTRAITURE: Location 
        Family, Couples, Individuals, Kids, Engagement, H.S. Seniors & Pets 
 
WEDDINGS / SOCIAL EVENTS
        Local, National and International 

FINE ART: Photo Décor, Books, Cards, Prints, Posters
         Personal Projects &Travel (Local, United States, International), Editorial (Sports, News)

STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
        Personal Projects &Travel (Local, United States, International), Editorial (Sports, News)

CLASSES / WORKSHOPS / COACHING / CONSULTING 
        Photography Technique (Portrait, Editorial, Commercial), Business of Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
        Individual, Couples, Groups - Local, National, International

Owner / Photographer - People & Event Photography for Editorial, PR, Advertising and Personal Use.

Photograph entertainment news stories in Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles. Specializing in events, parties, red carpet, fashion shows, and live performance - music, shows, dance - ballet. Please go to www.GettyImages.com, Advance Search: Doug Gifford, to see all of the photographs I have submitted.

Photographer | Contributor - Entertainment News

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Doug Gifford: Photographer | Contributor - News, Sports, Entertainment in Laguna Niguel, CA

Doug Gifford

Zuma Press

Doug Gifford Photography

Getty Images

California State University, Fullerton

Orange Coast College