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Bill Balcer

Job Titles:
  • Sales
There are not many picture types that Bill has not tried, His favorites are street, architecture, landscape, and macro. The more abstract the better. When not at Paul's Photo, Bill can be found travelling domestically, riding his road bike, golfing, or hitting the slopes.

Christopher Cambra

Job Titles:
  • Sales
Christopher loves using photography to explore new places and meet new people. One of his best adventures was following three Santas through SF streets and ending up at a Santa festival! There's nothing like a sea of Santas to make you feel like you're on the right track. He and his wife Laurie also love playing with their rescues, Roxie and Oliver.

Daniel Godoy

Job Titles:
  • Director of E - Commerce & Web Development
Danny manages the Paul's Photo Website. It is his mission to having the website running smoothly and polished to today's e-commerce standards. He also creates web promotions for the latest photo tech drops. From Inglewood, CA. He studied Film & Electronic Arts at CSU Long Beach. His dream is to one day win an Oscar and dedicate it to his family. Danny has worked in the television industry as a Camera Operator & Production Assistant. When not at Paul's Photo he is usually out fine dining & breathing or hanging out with Suzy, his cat. He is desperately in search of a new personality trait and a new profile photo. Help.

Jeff Ikemiya

Job Titles:
  • Manager the LAB
Jeff is our master printer and image processing guru. Don't be fooled by his quiet and unassuming manner, Jeff likes things fast!

John Eckmier

Job Titles:
  • Sales Team Lead
Johnny has established himself as a well-known and much published freelance photographer. Johnny has a passion for creating images of fast or classic cars and beautiful women, and well, all things beautiful. He has a huge devotion to his home town which is not Torrance. If you ever are in need of a loyal and kind friend, you would call yourself lucky to have one in Johnny.

Mark Comon - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Mark finds passion and inspiration in all things. Photography is how he expresses that passion. Around here, Mark seems to be everywhere at once. He is indefatigable. When not assisting customers, answering questions camera and lens related or not, teaching classes, interacting within the community, leading trips around the US and the globe, he'll be found at his desk (occasionally napping). If you can't find Mark you must not be listening for him.

Matt White

Job Titles:
  • Shipping & Receiving
Matt works in the Shipping & Receiving department, while also dealing in repairs. In his free time, he mostly does writing and illustration for a comic book that he is putting together. If not working on his comic book, then he is either making replica props or messing around in armor. He used to be a medieval enthusiast and maker.

Max Zagala

Max works at The LAB where he processes film in both 120mm & 35mm. He transfers video media to digital helping people archive their cherished memories. Max is a student at El Camino Collage studying Theatre Production. Focusing in on lighting designing and rigging. On his free time he likes to skateboard, surf, paint, and of course take photos (mainly only using film).

Monica Rodriguez

Monica works in THE LAB. Assisting customers; taking in film orders, scanning photographs, restoring&retouching pictures and much more... Monica is a Chicana artist, born and raised in Los Angeles,CA. She received her bachelor's degree in photography and media from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). If Monica isn't answering your calls/emails or leaving voicemails, you can find her somewhere completely random or nowhere. Monica enjoys her space but is always happy to help.

Peter Khauo

Job Titles:
  • Sales Team Video Specialist
Peter is well versed in all things Sony, as well as Drones. He does one to one lessons helping customers enjoy the maximum potential ontheir camera and camera related accessories. When he is not at work, you can find Peter at photo meetups shooting portraits all over Southern California, in the desert shooting cars, or doing astro photography. He also does volunteer work in Los Angeles and Mexico and can cook up the best tasting carne asada you're ever had in your life.

Ray Vidal

Ray had the intention of becoming a sports writer but he found storytelling to be much more rewarding when using images. Ray covers sporting events for local news agencies. When asked why he loves photography, Ray responded, "Telling someone's story with a split second of time still amazes me."

Saul Sanchez

Job Titles:
  • Sales Team Video Specialist
Saul is our video expert, and questions about videos get directed to him. He is also in charge of rental.

Sheryl Comon

Job Titles:
  • Keeper of the Books
Sheryl is our Jill of all trades. She ensures everyone's grandiose ideas are really implementable. With all the possibilities, this keeps things very interesting for her! Sheryl also keeps the books straight and can seemingly answer any question related to the business. But please don't come looking for her on Monday afternoons, that's Mah Jongg day!

Wyatt Comon

When he isn't playing Warhammer or hanging out with Iroh, his bearded dragon, Wyatt works his magic here. If you're lucky enough to see him at the register or in the store he's probably doing a victory lap after solving a big problem.