About John Doukas

Getting right to it, I am lifestyle, food, and product photographer, creating bold and elegant images. I have nearly two decades of experience as a professional photographer, working with the goal to deliver great images, meeting budget requirements and delivering on time.

Based in Los Angeles and Orange County, I work both on-location and in studio.

More About Me

From 2004 to 2015, I worked as an in-house product photographer for a company called SureFire. During this time, I worked closely with the creative and marketing teams to bring a premium look to a premium product. Through this experience, I found my niche as a photographer bringing ideas to life.

I started freelance photography full time in 2015, shooting everything from commercials/product photos, weddings, family portraits and food. In addition to my professional work, I also pursue my passion for personal photography projects. Out of a love of travel and telling stories about the people and places I visit, I always explore with my camera.

Creative Influences

My list of creative influences include Charles Peterson, Ansel Adams, Rembrandt, and Ichiro Nagata, but I also draw from punk rock, Nirvana, Melvin's Band, Beethoven, The Three Stooges, Groucho Marx and Jesus Christ. I look to my parents as role models of the kind of person I want to be by doing a good job not because I get paid but because I do my best. I'm inspired by people who stand by their convictions and values, such as Michael Jordan, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mother Teresa. I'd love to see what I can create for you.

Let me tell your story!