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Cinematic landscape photograph of a dramatic sunset over the rocky cliffs and crashing waves of Laguna Beach California by Vince Shewmaker.

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Specializing in cinematic environmental portraits for the wild at heart. Documenting childhood in the dirt, authentic motherhood, and the daily grit of the West.

Warm golden hour environmental portrait of a family with children playing in a sunlit field in Southern California by Vince Shewmaker.
Warm golden hour environmental portrait of a family with children playing in a sunlit field in Southern California by Vince Shewmaker.

 

Your story, shot Wild and Western style. Real. Raw. Built to last.

I’ve always been drawn to wide-open spaces and the quiet honesty of the West. To me, photography isn't about stiff poses or perfect studio lights—it’s about catching a real moment before it shifts.

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A person in a white floral dress stands in a meadow of wildflowers during a summer photo session.
A person appears to be falling backwards in a sequence of photos against a starry night sky in a desert landscape.
Cinematic outdoor portrait of a family standing together in a rustic natural landscape by Vince Shewmaker.

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Warm golden hour environmental portrait of a woman in a sunlit field in Southern California by Vince Shewmaker.

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Warm golden hour environmental portrait of a family with children playing in a sunlit field in Southern California by Vince Shewmaker.

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Couple in western attire sharing drinks while sitting on bleachers at sunset.

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Signature Work

 

A small glimpse into the real, unposed moments I create for families who want something honest and wild.

People relaxing on a striped blanket wearing dark clothing in an artistic arrangement.
Parent and child lay together on a bed while playing and laughing in a bright sunlit room.
Mother and daughters relaxing together on a white blanket in an autumn forest setting in Redlands, California
Romantic couple sharing intimate moments in tall grass during sunset.
Three young children in pink and white dresses stand together on fallen autumn leaves in a park setting.
Three people sit together on a grassy hillside overlooking scenic rolling green mountains in the distance.
People walking on a wooden boardwalk with snow-capped mountains in the background in Yosemite, California
Romantic couple dancing in a rustic setting during sunset.
A young child in orange and denim hugs his mother's pregnant belly with autumn colors in the background.
A couple laying together on blankets in a rustic outdoor setting during golden hour.
Woman in vintage cream dress poses elegantly against ivy-covered wall.
Children walking together on a leaf-covered path during autumn.
A person in a floral dress poses thoughtfully in a blooming wildflower field on an overcast day.
Family group poses playfully together on fallen autumn leaves in a wooded setting.
Dramatic seascape of rocky coastline during stormy sunset with crashing waves.
Children playing and spinning together on a misty autumn path.
People lying down in a row on grass against a scenic hillside backdrop.
Couple walking through a snowy forest with tall evergreen trees in Sequoia National Park, California
Two figures sit together on a wooden bench in a black and white silhouette scene.
Person lying on a reflective floor in soft, dreamy lighting.
Young child in plaid shirt smiling and playing outdoors among autumn foliage.
Kids sitting on a rustic vintage truck bed in a wooded setting in Temecula, CA
People lying on orange blankets in grass during an outdoor photo session.
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I'm Vince

Black and white portrait of a musician posing with an acoustic guitar against a dark background.

You don’t want stiff. You don’t want staged. You want the laughter, the chaos, the quiet in-between moments that tell your story honestly. I’m Vince, and I photograph the untamed spirit of people in Southern California’s most epic settings.

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Warm golden hour environmental portrait of a family with children playing in a sunlit field in Southern California by Vince Shewmaker.

"It was an absolute pleasure to work with Vince. He was extremely professional during our photo shoot and made our family comfortable. We have two young kids (2 1/2 years old and 8 months) that we took on our photo shoot. Vince was patient with our kids and was able to engage with them to keep them entertained and get great photos of them. Vince captured every great moment and returned our photos within a timely fashion. Our experience was more than what we expected and I could not have asked for anything more. I would 100% him for anyone looking for couple or family photos. You will not be disappointed with his work."

Bryce K.

 

Couple holding hands and walking along a sandy beach at golden hour.

"I can’t even express how 1. Professional Vince is 2. How comfortable he made us feel 3. How incredibly talented our pictures came out. We’re so incredibly impressed. Thank you Vince 10/10! Pics brought me to tears."

Brittany B.

 

 

“Vince was amazing and extremely professional! Not only did he give us high quality photos but helped capture amazing memories. He was great with our energetic little ones and made the whole experience fun. The turnaround time for getting our pictures was very quick & he kept us informed throughout the process. I’d highly recommend using Vince for your next photoshoot!”

 

Tyler F.
Cinematic golden hour portrait of a pregnant woman standing in tall grass on a rolling hill at sunset by Vince Shewmaker.
Moody environmental portrait of wild horses standing in a tall grass field against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains by California

 

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