Passion is my life, it is what I live for…

This passion was ignited over 30 years ago when I took my first photograph and discovered that my life and my passion coincided.

My journey to becoming a professional photographer began in elementary school where art class was my favorite subject. I would ask classmates to pose for me while I drew their portraits with a soft pencil on an ordinary piece of paper. I was fascinated with the beauty of the human face.

After leaving high school I entered the world of photojournalism, where I was expected to produce a story with every image I photographed. Here I discovered the power of image beyond words and it's ability to make a difference in the world. A few years later, I embarked upon a new journey – to become as story-telling portrait and wedding photographer. Here I brought the skills of photo-journalism (story telling) and incorporated the inner beauty of the moment – something that every living person has.

After 30 years of learning and producing world-class images, I feel that I have reached the point of wanting to give something back – as an instructor. In 2007 I started teaching at PDA (Pacific Design Academy), where my photography class has become one of the most popular subjects taught there.

I take pride in having received numerous national and international awards for photography, but my journey seems like it has just begun. I am always striving to improve my vision so as to capture the beauty of the moment in every person I photograph – and in this pursuit I count myself very lucky that my profession and the ultimate passion of my life are one and the same.

I love, laugh and work with passion. That is my life.
Lilo Binakaj CPA
Nationally Accredited Professional Photographer