our mission
to find truth in a moment, and make a meaningful contribution to the historical record
Theatre, Portrait, & event photography
A NUANCED APPROACH TO PHOTOGRAPHY: as a trained adler actor formally educated in architecture and film & television production, I have a unique understanding on how space is occupied during a performance.
PHOTOGRAPHY AS DOCUMENT: if there are no pictures, it didn’t happen. theatre is beautifully fleeting. while film lives on forever, a play and its performances become echoes after closing night. theatre photography captures that magic, ensuring temporary performances are never forgotten.
MORE THAN JUST THEATRE: while our core focus at DARKERTHANTHESUN is capturing live theatre productions, our creativity doesn't stop at the edge of the stage. whether you are an author needing a portrait for your new book, an actor looking to refresh your headshots, a band tracking your next live show, or a director seeking a unit stills photographer for your film set—we want to bring your visual goals to life. Get in touch through our client intake form. we'd love to collaborate !
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testimonials
"For nearly a decade, Lujiofoto has been volunteering his talent as the photographer for our annual short play festival in LA, delivering powerful, beautiful images every single time. Shooting live theater is no easy task, but Lujio manages to capture the raw emotion of each performance with immense skill and a great passion for his craft. Beyond the top-tier quality of his photos, his unwavering dedication to our mission means the world to us at A Light in Dark Places. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a truly talented photographer."
— Kelly O'Malley; Creative Director, A Light in Dark Places"Going through these photos brought us so much joy. I laughed and happy-cried my way through them. LUJIOFOTO beautifully captured so many aspects of the show and conveyed its energy in a way that exceeded our expectations. Lujio is an artist and gets theater in a way that's seldom shot or shown. Convention is a hard play to capture because it moves fast and out-of-reach, and yet he found little nuances that only a lover of the work can find. I would work with Lujio anytime, on any project. It was truly such a joy working with you!"
— Justin Schantz and Danny Rocco, Convention Play.
start by learning about our services
Learn about all that will happen in one of our photo-sessions, whether it is theatre, film, portraits, headshots or events, here’s where you’ll find what we can do for you.
But it doesn’t end there, if you have any questions, strange requests, or don’t see what you are looking for, don’t fret ! We will work to create a package specific to all your needs. Don’t hesitate to ask.
Already know what you want ?! you can go straight to the intake form
‘Tis a short form, fill it out and we will be in touch shortly to hatch out all the details and answer any questions.