About Me

My name is Eric Mendez and welcome to my photography website 📸. I have lived in Riverside 🔔 for 13 years. I am a self-taught photographer and have been shooting for about 10 years. I would characterize my style as moody and dramatic. My love of photography started about 11 years ago when I began a BBQ blog 🔥 and started experimenting with photographing my food. During this time, I took several online photography courses and workshops to refine my skills. After photographing a friend's wedding and several family gatherings, I quickly fell in love with photography.

I was born and raised in San Bernardino and have spent the last 21 years in the field of education as a health and AVID teacher 👨‍🔬🔬🧬. I hold a bachelors degree in biology and a masters degree in educational technology both from CSUSB (go Coyotes 🐺). When I'm not taking pictures or teaching, you can find me barbecuing, playing racquetball, attending concerts and spending time with my wife Jenna and daughter Giada 👨‍👩‍👧

What's in my Bag

Cameras

• Sony A7Riii
• Sony A7IV

Lenses

• Sony 50mm 1.4 GM
• Sigma 135mm 1.8 ART
• Sigma 85mm 1.4 ART
• Tamron 28-75mm 2.8

Speedlights

• Flashpoint AD400 Pro
• (4) Flashpoint eVOLVE 200 pros
• Westcott Rapidbox XXL 48"
• Magmod Magbox
• Magmod Grid, Bounce, Sphere