Hi, my name is Paul Tocatlian from Kisau Photography, and I find purpose by empowering people to be bolder and dream bigger every day. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, but it’s hard to pinpoint where my home is. My photographic journey spans five continents and takes a lighthearted walk through a universe of loosely interconnected fashion and editorial photoshoots. I am an award-winning and published photographer thrilled to be drawing inspiration from the vibrant community of creative minds around me, sharing our journey, and seeking feedback along the way.

 

Wonder what inspires me? Nothing inspires me more than celebrating the beauty and capturing the essence of the person I photograph. My criteria for a great portrait consist of an authentic portrayal capturing a moment in time with a tangible aesthetic and storytelling component that draws on the different emotions people experience.

 

Interested in collaborating on a photoshoot? I look forward to collaborating with brands, designers, models, hair & makeup artists, and other creatives inspired by the same aesthetic sensibilities and seeking to tell stories that celebrate life, reflect the world around us and connect with people.

 

Media Spotlight

 

Ted Forbes Spotlights ‘The Street Is My Studio’ on The Art of Photography

 

Capturing The Story: An Interview with Fashion & Editorial Photographer Paul Tocatlian

 

Meet Paul Tocatlian, Photographer: An Interview With KNOW Magazine

 

Internationally Published

 

MALVIE Magazine Presents: ‘Little Red’ Featuring Mary Jayne and Nymeria

 

QP Magazine Presents: ‘A Radiant Revolution’ Featuring Natalie Macateer

 

MALVIE Magazine Presents: ‘Glamour At The Mission’ Featuring Jingyao Wang

 

L’Officiel Magazine Presents: ‘Sands of Change’ Featuring Helen Victoria Blossom

 

MOEVIR Magazine Presents: ‘Glittering Grace’ Featuring Loni Dangerfield and Stacy Huang

 

Runway Coverage

 

Bach Mai’s Invincible Summer at NYFW: A Journey of Resilience, Fashion, and Art