I’m Willy the photographer. I live to create. I also live in San Francisco with my wife Erin and our two cats, Yuca and Izzy. Making art makes my heart sing. It brings me great joy to lend my photography talents to others. When photographing a special event; I’m focused on piecing together all of the elements so that the photos come alive to tell a beautiful, natural and artful story. My main objective is to have a positive impact on everyone I come in contact with, because being kind to others is very important to me. When taking portraits of people, I look to make a human connection and make people feel special and comfortable. It’s all about being in tune with the mood and tenor of others around me and bringing the appropriate energy needed for the moment. I also create art through landscape, street, and contemplative photography; as well as a passion for photographing vintage automobiles and befriending their owners.
When I’m not taking photos, you can find me following other pursuits like making beats (a very happy place for me), spending time in nature (check out the South Warner Wilderness, my all-time favorite backpacking destination), tending to my apartment garden (with my two green thumbs), cooking and eating desserts (I’m the kind of guy who makes New Year’s resolutions concerning sweet dishes), watching great cinema (Film Noir is my comfort food), listening to NBA podcasts, and following my Dubs.
If you like what you see and hear, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at willy@breakbeatbilly.com or on the contact form linked below.