Los Angeles-based photographer, Ricky Lesser, offers intimate portraits of people, places and property that captures the soul of each subject.
There’s a raw magic in photography. It’s a privilege to be invited into another’s space and catch a glimpse of a person’s soul. When shooting people the noise falls away and for that brief, precious moment it’s just me and another human dancing around the same goal. There’s a communion between myself and the subject, a silent acknowledgment that this, right now, is more than just a photo. It’s a real connection. Together we effortlessly remove the faceless masks people often wear and the truth begins to reveal itself. The carefully constructed persona crumbles, and what’s left is their true self - unburdened, raw, unfiltered.
Architectural photography is no different. Architecture is an extension of the designer’s personality. The architect shapes space with intent, guiding the way we move through, breathe in, and engage with the surroundings. When I photograph a space, I capture the essence of the human desire behind the form, honoring where intention and interaction meet. I aim to capture the soul of the architect by revealing the quiet, powerful connection between creator and space.
Whether photographing a person or a person’s creation my task is not simply to document the moment, but to translate the subtle forces at play—the interplay of light, shadow, and space—into an image that resonates. This isn’t just photography. It’s a ritual. I’m not just snapping pictures, I’m unearthing a truth. And when it all comes together, when that image is frozen in space and time, it’s electric.
It’s not just a photograph. It’s a revelation.
