Stephen Ross Goldstein

I’m very proud to have my work published this week in @anothermagazine The work published is a sneak peek to my ongoing project ‘The Oak Echoes’ started when I moved to California over a year ago and some various portraits of mine from over the years. Thank you to my friends who have believed in me so early on for this work and who have shared their time. Thank you to @georgepistachio2 for your thoughtful and beautiful write up.

I’m proud to share a recent assignment I worked on for @newyorkermag “Harvesting Wheat In Drought-Parched Kansas” Written by @michaelrholtz A few weeks ago I hopped on a plane to Denver then drove a couple hundred miles to Sharon Springs, Kansas to spend a few days with the Schemm Family and photograph the surrounding area. On my drive there, I started to become mesmerized by the distant storm clouds slowly covering the plains. “On the high plains of western Kansas, the horizon is ruler-straight and unobstructed, save for the occasional grain elevator, wind farm, or cell tower jutting into the sky. It’s a topography that shares an uncanny similarity with the surface of the sea”. Writes Michael Holtz Thank you @breanna.denney for this assignment and all of your support. This is one I’ll remember for a very long time.

@awdeyewear Models: Nina Staros @ nina.staros & Ocean Bridges @_0234n_ at PHOTO/GENICS @photogenicsla Photographer: Stephen Ross Goldstein @stephen_goldstein Fashion Styling: Tumas Zarskus @tumas_zarskus Hair: Andi Ojeda @andiohheyduhh Makeup; Ryanne Cleggett @ryanne_cleggett Producer: Nikko LaMere @nikkolamere for In The Night Studio @inthenightstudio AWD Founder: Dennis Haynes @directedbydennis

Between who you were and who you’re about to be. Clarity. Confidence. Built to be seen. Available now at awdeyewear.com Model: Nina Staros (nina.staros) at PHOTO/GENICS (@photogenicsla ) Photographer: Stephen Ross Goldstein (@stephen_goldstein ) Fashion Styling: Tumas Zarskus (@tumas_zarskus ) Hair: Andi Ojeda (@andiohheyduhh ) Makeup: Ryanne Cleggett (@ryanne_cleggett ) Producer: Nikko LaMere (@nikkolamere ) for In The Night Studio (@inthenightstudio ) AWD Founder: Dennis Haynes (@directedbydennis )

🌳Featuring Stephen Ross Goldstein’s (@stephen_goldstein ) project “The Oak Echoes.”

“‘The Oak Echoes’ is a project about finding community amidst loss, starting over in a new place and longing. The work acts as a document of a new chapter of life. An ongoing story that has portraits and landscapes all the way from the San Gabriel Mountains to the foggy coast of California to weave in and out of the narrative of a new beginning.”

Delilah Belle Talent: @delilahbelle @thelionsmgmt Creative Direction: @duzansky Make up: @laurayard

I’m thrilled to have my photograph ‘David’s Living Room’ from my ongoing project ‘The Oak Echoes’ in “Oracle in the Aperture,” a group show at @lightworkorg opening on March 26th! The show runs from March 20-May 22 and features 26 artists. I’m so honored to be showing my work alongside so many beautiful photos and artists. Thank you to @zerkalou for everything !!! Artists in the show: @bryanbirks @9.20.4456 @dylansafranek @hannah__edelman @ianedwardwhite @iankline @iannritter @_i_sm_ @jasmine_huang0930 @jeffreyj1n @jleavjleav @alphag3rl @kevinwilliamson @lexihide @luis.m.diaz @marischafetz @lianjinyong @pomonadoobie @petepin #phoebeschumangoodier @theirnameisricardo @frigggy @sabrinagiacomaggio @stephen_goldstein @t0mmykeith @walkerbankson

Various photographs from the past couple months…day trips, Valentine’s Day, portraits, coastal drives and Pasadena walks

iPhone videos from a recent trip to San Francisco and some camping in Big Sur !!! Mt. Tam, Big Sur, Presidio

Clayton Chaney, a Pasadena based singer / songwriter and previous frontman of The Show ponies. I photographed him this past weekend for the release of his first full length record as a solo artist that comes out on February 28th.

“One of a photographer’s most important qualities is treating their subjects with sensitivity and respect. Above all, people need to feel comfortable, you want the environment to be at ease. I try to stay mindful, ask questions, and treat the process as a collaboration. I forget about the camera and focus on connection, whether the portrait is candid or posed.” @stephen_goldstein Visit AnywhereBlvd.com for my interview with Stephen Ross Goldstein where he discusses further how he wants his subjects to “take the photo for me.” #AnywhereBlvd #StephenRossGoldstein #blackandwhitephotography

During my conversation with Stephen, I asked about his preference for black and white photography. He explained that it helps him focus on an internal visual identity and clearly communicates his current work, while emphasizing that he is by no means a stranger to color. “I do love color and plan to use more of it. Still, I often feel more connected to my subjects, people, landscapes, and objects in black and white. It keeps me present, removes distractions, and makes me focus on shape and texture. My black and white palette became softer and grayer after moving to California in 2022, a subconscious reflection of solitude, grace, and sensitivity in my life at the time. Black and white simply feels more consistent to me, maybe even more poetic. For me, the best photographs hold mystery, can stand the test of time, make you think, and feel unique. And while black and white can shape that mood, it doesn’t make a photo better; it’s just a choice about what you want the image to say.” @stephen_goldstein Visit AnywhereBlvd.com to read my interview with Stephen and view how he sees the world in color too. #AnywhereBlvd #StephenRossGoldstein