Cinematic fine art portrait of female model at Malibu Beach at golden hour, looking into the camera as a sea siren, with blue butterflies.

Portraits that inspire

EVOKING SOUL STORIES Through Conceptual portraiture

Photographs Embedded with Light & Silence

conceptual Portrait photographer, based in los angeles, ca.

Some moments are so special we wish we could keep them forever. Many of the purest moments happen in a state of silent surrender. My passion for these soul-stirring moments has brought me to conceptual portrait photography -  a field in which I feel free to create and observe, designing the conditions to portray those moments that reveal the infinite beauty of a person's soul and craft them into timeless portraits to be treasured and learned from for years to come.

Cinematic fine art portrait of female model at Malibu Beach at golden hour, looking into the camera as a sea siren, with blue butterflies.
my only rule is

To show people how beautiful they are

sea siren, 2025
Studio portrait of the model crouching down with a red lace dress, and a black fringe hat, looking at the camera.

 

contact me

 

Black and white fine art studio portrait of the model, posing elegantly, looking down, wearing a black fringe hat.

 

view my work

 

Natural light portrait of the photographer and owner of LensofVardan.

Hi! I'm Vardan

the person behind the lens

A conceptual portrait photographer with a story-driven approach, based in Los Angeles, California

I specialize in creating timeless conceptual portraiture for creative people and brands. I find joy in telling unique visual stories in an elevated and cinematic way. Beyond being just an aesthetic statement, the characters and stories I create portray the soul of people and brands.

More about me

 

Take a quick look at


My recent work

 

Cinematic fine art portrait of female model at Malibu Beach at golden hour, looking into the camera as a sea siren, with blue butterflies.
Studio portrait of the model leaning forward wearing a fringe hat and black boots, and black gloves.
Black and white fine art studio portrait of the model, posing elegantly, looking down, wearing a black fringe hat.
Studio portrait of the model sitting on a director's block with one leg raised, wearing black boots, and a fringe hat.
Studio portrait of the model crouching down with a red lace dress, and a black fringe hat, looking at the camera.
Studio portrait of 4 aerialist of the Illume Aerial group, posing in a way that shows their skill and portrays a narrative story.

WHAT'S NEXT

Want to know more?

GALLERY

FOR INDIVIDUALS

FOR BRANDS

ABOUT ME

PRICING

CONTACT ME

Contact Me