about robin godfrey | fine art women’s portrait photographer | california

Black and white photo of a person wearing glasses and smiling, resting their chin on their hand.

Hey there! New York City shaped my eye—foggy days, dramatic shadows, pure magic. Growing up surrounded by family gave me roots in a chaotic city.

1992 changed everything. My three-year-old son and I traded Manhattan for California sunshine. TERRIFYING. EXHILARATING.

This journey taught me about perspective—how YOU look different depending on light and setting. That's why I shoot in architectural spaces, not studios. Each location brings its own character to YOUR story.

When I photograph you, I'm creating a conversation between who you are and where you are. That tension and harmony? That's what makes your portrait cinematic.

PORTRAITS WHEREVER YOU DREAM

Wherever you are in the world, I'll be there—camera in hand, ready to capture your story. Whether it's barefoot on a California beach or wrapped in silk in a Parisian suite, we'll create something unforgettable. Just say when and where.

Personal Philosophy

I DON'T MAKE PRETTY PICTURES. I MAKE POWERFUL ONES.

I approach portraiture like the directors of classic cinema—where lighting, composition, and raw emotion collide to tell stories that stick with you.

Black and white photography strips away distraction. It cuts through the noise and speaks directly to something primal in us. In this visual language, your true essence emerges with striking clarity.

No filters. No bullsh*t. Just you and the light.No filters. No bullsh*t. Just you and the light.

Portraits Wherever You Dream