Hi, I’m Oscar. Nice to sort of meet you!

First off, thanks a bunch for taking the time to visit my site. At the moment, it’s a combination of my random thoughts and my photography. Secondly, the reason I called it Moments in the City is because I currently live, work and play in Downtown Los Angeles. I have been working here since 2007 and have seen the city change dramatically, from all of the new high rises to all of the restaurants/bars. This site is basically an ode to the city I love dearly. People always ask me if I ever get tired of it and I always say, “nope, not really, there’s always so much new to explore and so much to see.” I have gotten accustomed to carrying my camera wherever I go and I do my best to notice all of the hidden gems throughout the city that most people overlook during their time here. I often find myself wandering around the city early in the morning on the weekends when the city is completely different from what we are all used to: calm, still and peaceful. Having these moments have allowed me to soak it all in without the distractions from the usual noise of the weekly hustle and bustle. It makes me appreciate the city even more with each day that passes. And that is something I want to share with as many people as possible.

When it comes to my photography, I try to keep it as simple and natural as possible. I always try my best to capture images under the best light so that my edits on the computer are very minimal. It is something that I have been passionate about for as long as I can remember and I continue to learn and grow as a photographer. Every photograph represents a moment in time, whether it was a candid street shot, a long exposure night landscape or a portrait shoot. These are all memories that make you feel a certain way and remember a certain time. The majority of the time, these are pictures that I take on my own during my daily city wandering, but as I have ventured more into portrait photography, those moments are even more important and special, because it is shared between two or more people on both sides of the camera. The genuine connections that form with a simple press of the shutter are what keep the work from feeling like work.

With that being said, I hope you enjoy my site and please feel free to leave any feedback or suggestions on content. And if you have any photographic needs, don’t hesitate to reach out via the contact form below and we’ll work something out. Thanks!

-Oscar