Photograffiti by Auey Santos

Have I talked about Soulplay yet? And how Im teaching this year? And how I’d LOVE to have all my friends come out and join me for a few days of connectedness in the woods?

I’ll be teaching Micro Dancing and Lead, Follow, Switch with friend and partner in dance

Tickets are still available and PM me for my discount code. It’s gonna be epic!!!

Greetings fellow time traveler!

I booked my ticket! I got my friends in tow and I’m very excited to announce the extend my offering to new friends I’ll meet on board. I’m calling it the “Fascinating Voyage Photography Package”, specially designed for the Ahoy Vintage Cruise slated for October 18-25, 2022! As a fellow vintage lover, I am very excited about the prospect of you joining me on this transatlantic crossing aboard the Queen Mary 2.

Read more here! https://aueysantos.com/join-me-on-a-fascinating-voyage/

“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.” – Pearl S. Buck

That quote perfectly expressed the joy I felt photographing the beautiful Marcella recently. My best work truly emerges when my subject inspires me and the creation of the photo is collaborative in all aspects. We laughed, danced, art directed and got both silly and sultry to produce these images. Marcella’s goal was to celebrate and immortalize herself, just as she is now, capturing her spirit and body in photos. I was just so honored to be part of the celebration!

Whoever you are, at whatever age, at whatever juncture in your life — YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. And if you’re interested in a “Real Beauty” Portrait session, I’m happy to chat about customizing an experience for you. It truly is one of my favorite things!

Click the link in bio, to set up a free consultation!

Parlor Tricks! The world’s first industrial ragtime band. I had an incredibly fun shoot with the band last week. I may be dating myself with this information, but I always loved looking at Album Cover Art and hope to photograph my favorite musicians one day. And here I am! Reach out if you are a musician or artist and would like to collaborate for your band branding, I’d be happy to oblige!

Four more days left in my $200 Self-Love Headshots Promo! https://calendly.com/auey/222

I’ve been dreaming of doing a floral sh***ri concept shoot for as long as I can remember. When hit me up a collaboration, everything fell into place. Isn’t she a vision? Photography and makeup by me. Model and rope art: Hair by Please vote for us in a Spring Fling photo contest, check Bio for contest details.

When Tiffany walked into my studio, she wanted two headshots. One that read Non-Profit Maven. The other that read Romcom Novel Writer. Oh how, I love the many facets of my clients! The $200 Headshot promo has been extended to the end of March! Book through the this link. https://calendly.com/auey/222

Hope to see you soon.

Headshots are still a-happening!

Book a HEADSHOT with me this month! I'm extended my $200 Headshots (normally $350) at my studio in Oakland. Dates are available until the end of March. Booking is super easy with this link. https://calendly.com/auey/222

2/22 Studio Offering: The $200 Dollar Headshot - Auey Santos Love yourself in 2/22 with Studio Headshots!This special headshot package is $200 (tax-inclusive) includes 30 minutes of shooting time two outfits your choice of 2 studio looks or studio + environmental 15-image gallery two retouched images Special pricing and booking ends Feb 28.22 Slots Available

Dear friends and wonderful humans, I’m beyond excited to be teaching partner dance dynamics at this year’s SoulPlay Festivals.

I'm honored to be part of this festival and community. I would love to extend this opportunity to my friends who are interested in this heart and soul warming experience. Message me for a referral code and ticket link to get my presenter discount! Early bird pricing ends tomorrow!

Here’s an idea. Write a love letter to yourself. Remind yourself how awesome you are, how you’ve never left your side and how you’ll be there for yourself forever. Be your own perfect lover. Because you are here. Now. Sacred and perfect, exactly as you are.

Self-love sessions now booking. Contact me for a consultation!
Photos of the beautiful . ***irphotographer

The Beautiful Tatiana.

Need to update your headshot? Seize the day!

As part of my special February month of Self-Love offerings, I present the $200 Headshots at my studio in Oakland! Dates are available until the end of March. Booking is super easy with this link. https://calendly.com/auey/222

Let’s reinvent Valentine’s Day and call it Self-Love Day. Isn’t love, in any form, worth celebrating? And whether or not you're partnered up this year, YOU ARE IN A RELATIONSHIP with the best person around. YOURSELF.

So let's talk about self-love. For many people, the concept of self-love might conjure images of tree-hugging hippies or cheesy self-help books. But, as many psychology studies attest, self-love and -compassion are key for mental health and well-being, keeping depression and anxiety at bay.
You are your best friend, best confident and soulmate. Give yourself some quality time. Pour yourself a glass of wine. Eat some chocolate. Buy yourself some flowers. Give yourself a hug.

And book a date and time with yourself. And ME, a photographer who will capture a photo of your glorious self. One that celebrates who you are. Forget being perfect. Forget waiting until you lose that last 15 pounds. Let's do it. Right now. In 20-frigging-22. Heaven knows we don't look like our pre-pandemic self. Damn, we look better now. We are older, we are wiser, we survived the pandemic.

And that, my dear friend, is worth celebrating. YOU are worth celebrating.

THREE WAYS TO CELEBRATE YOURSELF WITH A PHOTO:

#1 Take a selfie! I mean it. Take out your phone right now, and smile at the camera. Put on your favorite outfit. Do your favorite activity. Pose with your favorite animal (that includes humans too.)

#2 Book a HEADSHOT with me. I'm offering the $200 Headshots at my studio in Oakland. Dates are available until the end of March. Booking is super easy with this link. https://calendly.com/auey/222

#3 If you want something more intimate than a headshot, book a bo***ir shoot. Until February 28, you get 20% off my regular bo***ir shoot packages. The Bo***ir shoots are typically in the privacy of your own home, or location of your choice. We turn on some music, loosen you up with a little wine, and the photo opportunities are endless! This will be a gift to yourself that your 80-year-old self with thank you for. Contact me today!

Warmly,
Aurelia (the Artist formerly known as Auey)

Gung Hay Fat Choy! The year of the Tiger symbolizes new beginnings. May your year be filled with bravery, courage and strength. Photos taken 2016 Chinese New Year Parade, San Francisco

I'm doing it! My first ever Pre-Black Friday Flash Sale for photo sessions at the beautiful Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland. Let's get those holiday photos done this year!

The sale will be up for the next ten days, or until slots are filled! Booking is super easy! https://calendly.com/auey/mini2021

The session can be used as a solo portrait session, a group of friends, or a family. Maximum of six persons. Pets are allowed as long as you bring an extra person (who's not going to be photographed) to do animal wrangling for when the beloved animal is not in the photo.

If you can't make it on November 20, just send me a private message and we can look into opening other dates and locations!