Photographer/Artist/Composer/Videographer Photographer from Escondido, CA

A multi-faceted creative force who has brought his passion and dedication to and enjoyed great success in a wide range of artistic endeavors, Richard Spasoff has brought decades of experience to his work as a photographer of all manner of subjects – including over 40 years as a first call portrait photographer. Beyond his training and expertise in composition and the unique eye he has for colors and textures as well as the starkness of black and white photos, his gift for capturing emotion makes him the ideal choice for those in need of traditional shots, head shots, individual, bridal and family portraits (including montages for Christmas cards) and candid shots that capture the essence of children at play, adults sharing love and life experiences and families celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, holidays and special occasions. Presenting the dynamic digital photos he takes with his Canon EOS 90D to his clients, he allows them to choose at least 24 that he will edit, photoshop and “fix up” to achieve the perfect result. Richard is also a masterful visual artist specializing in modern impressionism and abstract and fine art, including striking, vibrant digital paintings created from photographs. The thousands of images he has on his photography website (www.viewbug.com/member/richardspasoff) include glamorous female models in unusual or surreal settings, candid slice of life shots of people and animals, vehicles, unique buildings, wine glasses and produce - and stunning nature photography with an emphasis on the details of flowers. He also has an array of images of abstract digital art. As one prominent art critic and journalist says, “Richard’s attention to intricate details is only surpassed by the vividness and richness of his visual imagination.” Richard is also a masterful visual artist specializing in modern impressionism and abstract and fine art, including striking, vibrant digital paintings created from photographs. The thousands of images he has on his photography website (www.viewbug.com/member/richardspasoff) include glamorous female models in unusual or surreal settings, candid slice of life shots of people and animals, vehicles, unique buildings, wine glasses and produce - and stunning nature photography with an emphasis on the details of flowers. He also has an array of images of abstract digital art. As one prominent art critic and journalist says, “Richard’s attention to intricate details is only surpassed by the vividness and richness of his visual imagination.” Richard’s passion for photography began at age 12 and he took numerous traditional photography courses throughout his time in junior high, high school (when his photographs won awards at the Del Mar Fair) and later at Palomar College and Miramar College. He began his career as a police photographer (chronicling everything from crime scenes to cockfights) before becoming a freelance photojournalist for numerous San Diego County publications. Longing to make more of a difference with his talent for creating powerful images, he formed a group of volunteer photographers called Agrupacion Cerro Colorado and took his team to Tijuana numerous times to chronicle the poverty there so as to motivate people on the U.S. side of the border (including at churches) to make charitable contributions to alleviate the suffering. In line with other projects – including music – that he began doing within the realm of the healing arts, he collaborated with Seymour Koblin \ Holistic Health Massage Therapy-International School of Healing Arts to create a nationally released book on the art of Shiatsu massage, a form of Japanese bodywork. Richard then shifted gears and began focusing on comedy photography, setting up and directing hilarious scenes that he captured on film and shared with the hope and effect of making people laugh at funny and absurd life situations or amusing juxtapositions. While engaging in all these unique endeavors throughout his career, Richard also built a solid clientele who sought him out for his exquisite work as a portrait photographer. California- Las Vegas based creative Photographer/Visionary Artist/ Composer Richard Spasoff is an award-winning fine art photographer and accomplished contemporary artist. His strikingly innovative and exuberant style translates what he sees into abstract images and figures leading us gently into his dream world with a well harmonized bold celebration of color. He has also worked at Universal Studies in Hollywood and at Keepers of the Wild in Arizona doing art images of the animals. Richard’s sensitivity and unusual creativity come forth in his work in a modern surrealistic style that allows others to appreciate the beauty and share their sentiments with their loved ones through the images he creates. Collectors of Richard’s work include George Carlin, Willie Nelson, Smothers Brothers, Gary Owens and Ronnie Schell.