Let me let you in on a secret.
I never thought I'd become a photographer.
To say I came into photography in an unorthodox manner is an understatement.
I wasn't a photography nerd in high school. I didn't have some revelation about being artistic at any point in my youth.
My first career choice was to be a radio DJ. In fact, I joined the Navy to be a radio DJ. I was going to be on some exotic island, enjoying beaches and spinning records. But life has an interesting way of being redirected.
Everything changed for me when a tearful mom unfolded an old newspaper and said she wanted to get a better copy. The reason for the request? Her 10-year-old son had recently passed away after a long battle with leukemia and the image on the front page of the paper was him, bald from rounds of chemo, with a bird on his head and smile that would melt your heart. That was the last picture taken of him smiling looking carefree like any other young boy.
They wanted the new copy to frame and place in his little brother's bedroom so he'd always remember his big brother being happy and smiling down on him.
What changed my life from this experience was that was my image. An image from my very first newspaper assignment. I remember taking it and felt the whole assignment was taking away from my dream of being a DJ.
Two things passed through my mind when this happened:
I was a self-absorbed idiot
The power of photography and that tangible element is real and is meaningful. It's a visual documentation that we are here. That we experienced life, loved, were loved, accomplished great feats, endured, and were a part of history within our family and communities.
After that experience, I immersed myself into photojournalism. I studied, job shadowed, worked my butt off telling the stories of people who I was lucky enough to get an inside look on their lives.
I've focused the photojournalism experience from all the assignments I've covered into telling stories of the people who won't have their images highlighted inside a newspaper or magazine.
This is why I do what I do. It's also why my home has images hanging from every wall to highlight who my daughters were growing up, and who they are now. I want to always remember the 20th anniversary trip with my wife, and see myself and my girls acting goofy together. These moments are fleeting and the memories quickly fade without the images to remind us.
Through portraits and weddings I've devoted a big part of my life to telling stories with my images. And I take that responsibility very seriously. Because I want you to have that tangible element that will tell your story to your children, and grandchildren, and their children. I want a family member to walk down a hallway decades from now and point to a picture and ask about that moment captured in time.
I want to document your story.
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Lynze · Married on 08/13/2016
Of all the vendors you need for your wedding, the one you want the VERY best of is your Photographer! After all is said and done, this is what you are left with, aside from your new spouse! I didn't know what I wanted, other than the most amazing, in the moment, Vanity Fair quality images. How do you put that into words? Easy. Jerome Pollos. From the very first time we Skyped with Jerome, my now husband and I were hooked. Talking to Jerome was like talking to an old friend. He understood who we were as a couple and was able to reflect that in the images. Any time we had a question or concern, he was there with a realistic answer. Jerome had solutions for every possible "what if" we could throw at him. He thought outside of the box and created images that are magazine worthy. I can say that because I spent the past decade working as Stylist for ad campaigns in LA. When the images were shared with family and friends, the reactions were all the same, everyone was blown away! Jerome captured moments without you ever even knowing he was there. Spend the money, get the best EVER!
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Sarah · Married on 06/20/2018
Literally my favorite thing about my wedding day was working with Jerome! Not only are the pictures spectacular, but he was fun and engaging and thought of unique ideas! He knew what worked and what didn't. He was the ONLY vendor that I had zero hesitations about from the moment I found him to the last time I spoke with him. He made me feel completely as ease with his open communication and genuine concern for what I wanted. There were literally days where I thought to myself, no matter how bad the wedding goes I know Jerome will give me something cool. I could not have asked for more. The wedding went fabulously and Jerome was the absolute best spend I made. Hubby and I only regretted not taking him on the honeymoon for some more cool shots!
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Morgan · Married on 09/03/2016
If you're wondering whether to book Jerome for your event or not, I'm here to tell you it will be one of the best decisions you make. He was so extremely professional while still having a fun, go-with-the-flow attitude. Jerome catered to all of our needs, and exceeded all expectations while adding to the fun of the day. Such an fun guy with an amazing talent and passion for capturing your day. 10/10 would recommend to anybody!
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Jerome is the definition of a true professional! I had the opportunity to work alongside Jerome at a wedding and was blown away with his work and how he relates with the bride and groom. Excellent work, awesome person!
I worked with Jerome as an officiant and day of coordinator on July 26th 2014. He was professional, friendly, put the bride and groom at ease, He was flexible, listened to the bride and groom and took their wishes to heart. The best part however, is that he is a great photographer, takes great pictures, and just kind of "flows with the ceremony" Jerome, I am so looking forward to working with you again
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