78 Cali-Cool Photo Shoots

From Venice Beach to the Canyons, California Photography is Hot

— June 9, 2011 — Fashion
There is something special about California photography that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. History has seen men and women move West in search of gold, fame, fortune and a better life. This collection of California photography represents the idealism and hope associated with the mystical West Coast sanctuary of the United States.

As we move through the California photography oeuvre, we travel from the sweet surf beach sides of Huntington Beach to the modern metropolis oasis of San Francisco, these snaps highlight California at its most diverse and compelling.

Some of the subjects in this collection include venerable photographers RJ Shaughnessy and David Black, while others feature shots of massive California mansions and Cali-cool hipster roadtrips. Each shot brings us closer to the understanding the world's fantasy-like obsession with the most populous state in the U.S.
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Retrograde Power Meters
Retrograde Power Meters
Leased SolarCity Solar Systems Reduce Electric Costs
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Flash Mob Tax Protests
Flash Mob Tax Protests
US Uncut Amuses and Confuses B of A Employees with 'Pay Up' Performance
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Car-Free Street Parties
Car-Free Street Parties
Oakland, California's ‘Oaklavia' Celebrates Pedestrians
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Computerized Surfboards
Computerized Surfboards
Students Build the Ultimate Board Using a Computer-Equipped Version
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Posthumous Memoirs
Posthumous Memoirs
The Mark Twain Memoir to be Released 100 Years After His Death
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Laid-Back Lookbooks
Laid-Back Lookbooks
The Freeman's Sporting Club Spring/Summer 2011 Lookbook is Cool and Casual
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Californian Hangout Clips
Californian Hangout Clips
Brixton 2011 Summer Video Shows Good Times in the West Coast
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Street Art Adventures
Street Art Adventures
Kenny Scharf Teams With Levi's Workshop for 'Art in the Streets' Short Film
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New Age Rap Collectives
New Age Rap Collectives
'OFWGKTA' and 'Tyler The Creator' May be the New Wu-Tang
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Cultural Diversity Gardens
Cultural Diversity Gardens
The Mobile Ethnic Garden Wants to Bring People Together
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Elegant Sustainable Wineries
Elegant Sustainable Wineries
Boisette Estates Updates to Bio-Friendly Wines and Wineries
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Barefoot Fashion Shorts
Barefoot Fashion Shorts
The Opening Ceremony Spring 2011 Video Displays Outfits California Style
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Bridge Side Fashion
Bridge Side Fashion
The Burberry Black Label 2010 Collection Keeps With its Winning Formula
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Microcommunity Artworks
Microcommunity Artworks
Wendy MacNaughton Illustrates Small Communities in Big Cities
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Celeb Skateshop Shoots
Celeb Skateshop Shoots
The Lucy Hale Vans Girls Photoshoot is California Cool
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Facial Hair Exploration
Facial Hair Exploration
MLB.com Lets You Explore World Series Champion Brian Wilson's Epic B
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West Coast Water Shootouts
West Coast Water Shootouts
The Ray-Ban Never Hide ‘Watergun' Ad Showcases Summer Fun
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Illustrated Friends Lookbooks
Illustrated Friends Lookbooks
Unionmade 2011 Spring/Summer Lookbook is Fashionably Friendly
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Retro Lounging Editorials
Retro Lounging Editorials
Dan Martensen Photographs for Telegraph Men's Style SS 2011 Issue
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Striped Spring Shoes
Striped Spring Shoes
The Zapato Del Barco Pinstripe Shoes are Classy Kicks for the Warmer Weather
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Hand-Carved Billboards
Hand-Carved Billboards
The Lay's Kettle Chips Billboard in California was Personally Crafted
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Birds-Eye Skateboarding Shoots
Birds-Eye Skateboarding Shoots
'Altitude' by Simon Scott Takes to the Venice, CA Skies
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Urban Grayscale Shoots
Urban Grayscale Shoots
Introducing the Stussy Spring/Summer 2011 Collection
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Social Media Airports
Social Media Airports
The Virgin America San Francisco Terminal Checks-In on Foursquare & Facebook
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BMX Fashion Spreads
BMX Fashion Spreads
Extreme Two-Wheelers Model for the Mishka DART 2011 Lookbook
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Cigar-Puffing Photography
Cigar-Puffing Photography
Darren Pineda Captures a Prolific Moment in Time
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Faded Footwear
Faded Footwear
The Vans California Washed Pack Has a Distressed Vintage Look
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Adult Star Film Portraits
Adult Star Film Portraits
The Sasha Grey-Richard Phillips Mini-Movie Signifies Transformation
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Playhouse Auctions
Playhouse Auctions
Net Zero Ocean Adventure Lab Playhouse will Raise Funds for Real Housing
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Super-Sized Skateboards
Super-Sized Skateboards
The World's Largest Skateboard Debuts at Camp Woodward
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Cliffhanging Green Roofs
Cliffhanging Green Roofs
The UCSF Institute for Regeneration Medicine Contours With Its Landscape
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Surfer Boy Editorials
Surfer Boy Editorials
Moritz Mitterbauer Shows Beach Bum Fashion in Style Up Your Life
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Musician Portrait Photography
Musician Portrait Photography
David Black Captures the Musical Side of Life
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Contemporary Art Workspaces
Contemporary Art Workspaces
The Ron English Studio is a Monument to American Art
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Hot Pensive Portraits
Hot Pensive Portraits
The Sisilia Piring Portfolio Highlights the Sweet, Sad and Solitary
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Harnessed Habiliments
Harnessed Habiliments
'For Love and Lemons' Buckles Up to a Wild Fashion Ride
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West Coast Surfer Duds
West Coast Surfer Duds
The Warrior of Radness Spring 2011 Collection is for Hip Beach Bums
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Sunny Snow Gear Spreads
Sunny Snow Gear Spreads
The Spanish Moss Winter 2010 Lookbook is Bathed in Bright Light
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Epic Street Art Exhibits
Epic Street Art Exhibits
Artist RETNA Paints Mural for Museum of California Art Graffiti Series
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Real Rock N' Roll Portraits
Real Rock N' Roll Portraits
Photographer Lynn Goldsmith Presents Photoshop-Free Portraits
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Rebellious River Lookbooks
Rebellious River Lookbooks
The Freshjive SS11 Lookbook Showcases Cool Californian Lifestyle
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Staggeringly Serene Photography
Staggeringly Serene Photography
Amber Marie Chavez Deftly Captures Peace in Her Images
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Sharp Steel Homes
Sharp Steel Homes
The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates is Industrial-Chic
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Hipster Beanie Hats
Hipster Beanie Hats
The Brixton Fall 2010 Line Features Some Rad Headwear
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Weezerific Hipster Fashion
Weezerific Hipster Fashion
The Good Ol' & Co Spring 2010 Line Keeps it Real... Nerdy
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Stunning Skateography
Stunning Skateography
Thrasher Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Publication with Photo Exhibit
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Hatted Hipster Beachtography
Hatted Hipster Beachtography
The 'Ampal Creative' Summer Hat Collection is California Cool
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Lavish Star Lairs
Lavish Star Lairs
The Vincent Chase ‘Entourage' Home on the Market for $5.75 Million
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Badland Hipster Portraits
Badland Hipster Portraits
Alden Steimle is a Model-Turned-Photographer
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Sincere Celeb Shoots
Sincere Celeb Shoots
Eric Ray Davidson Photographs Famous Faces in a Candid Light
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L-Shaped Beach Abodes
L-Shaped Beach Abodes
The 'Venice House' by Lewin Wertheimer Architect is in California
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Cinematic Sunset Photography
Cinematic Sunset Photography
TJ Scott Captures Epically Lit Everday Scenes
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Creepy Kiddy Photography
Creepy Kiddy Photography
The Corey Helford Gallery Promotes Trippy Nursery Art
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Cali-Cool Illustrations
Cali-Cool Illustrations
California-Based Hellen Jo Draws Images That Effuse West Coast Swagger
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Free-Spirited Fashiontography
Free-Spirited Fashiontography
Noot Seear Poses Effortlessly for Foam June/July Editorial
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Cool Cali Surftography
Cool Cali Surftography
The Hundreds Summer 2011 Collection Provides Style & Comfort for
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Surf-Inspired Streetwear
Surf-Inspired Streetwear
The Hundreds Spring 2011 Collection has a Beachy Vibe
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Sunny Surf Styles
Sunny Surf Styles
The Beach Crew Collection by Opening Ceremony is Totally Beach-Ready
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Leather Surf Wear
Leather Surf Wear
The Blake Lively Vogue June Spread is Living 'The Swell Life'
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Stylish Surfer Shoots
Stylish Surfer Shoots
Valentina Zelyaeva by Dan Martensen is Sun-Filled and Gorgeous
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Mournful Melancholy Portraits
Mournful Melancholy Portraits
Kelsey Hannah Captures Images of Lonliness and Desolation
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Candid Urban Captures
Candid Urban Captures
Julian Berman Photographs the Carefree Streets of Los Angeles
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Tough-Chic Photography
Tough-Chic Photography
Miguel Starcevich Captures the Edgy and Elegant Side of Women
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Epic Everyday Photography
Epic Everyday Photography
Todd Cole Photographs Normal Moments With a Subtle Twist
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Cavernous Luxury Resorts
Cavernous Luxury Resorts
The Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel is Built into 5th Century Grottos
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Hot Hillside Hipster Shoots
Hot Hillside Hipster Shoots
Nicole L. Hill Captures Beautiful Boho Looks in the Devil's Punchbowl
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Postcard Polaroids
Postcard Polaroids
Photographer Graham Dunn & Kelley Ash Road Trip for Wild at Heart Vintage
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Eclectic Fashion Photography
Eclectic Fashion Photography
Nick Aitken is Inspired by Daydreams and the Small Things in Life
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California Rebeltography
California Rebeltography
Magdalenda Wosinksa Effortlessly Channels Cali-Cool
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Gritty Habitual Photography
Gritty Habitual Photography
Andrew Quesada Captures the Essence of California Characters
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Errand-Running Photography
Errand-Running Photography
The Irregular Choice Spring 2011 Lookbook Has Fun About Town
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Hipster Adventure Photography
Hipster Adventure Photography
Ben Miller Takes a California Road Trip with Models
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Exploring Inmate Ink
Exploring Inmate Ink
Robert Gumpert 'American Prison Tattoos' Series Gets Skin-Deep
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California Cool Photography
California Cool Photography
Photographer RJ Shaughnessy Captures Moments of Calm Serenity
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Hipster Swimwear Shoots
Hipster Swimwear Shoots
Uncle York Displays Its Hot Clothing on Some Hot Models
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Fierce Feminine Photography
Fierce Feminine Photography
Stephan Wurth Shoots Scantily Clad Ladies
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Masked Bridal Lingerie
Masked Bridal Lingerie
The Victoria's Secret Bridal Lingerie 2010 Makes Getting Hitched Hot
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