Tim Sabatino is a photographer, director and producer.
He specializes in fashion, product and automotive photography. He produces and directs music videos and commercials.
Tim Sabatino also provides headshot photography and video reels for actors.
He is based in Los Angeles but travels worldwide for photo shoots.
A California native, Tim Sabatino is a father, humanitarian, fine artist, photographer, director & producer.
He started painting as a child and never stopped. He learned photography so he could photograph his subjects for his painting, and he discovered a passion of photography that later turned into a career. Multi-talented Tim Sabatino has worked in every aspect of the entertainment industry, from actor & stunt driver to photographer, director & producer. Over the years, he has met and worked with some of the best creative professionals in Los Angeles including lots of celebrities.
Tim Sabatino’s work has been exhibited hundreds of times over the decades and he gets commissioned from people all over the globe.
Tim Sabatino’s body of work “Mosaicos” is unique and majestic. The paintings, on 5, 6 or 7 foot canvas, are painted in oil, then embellished with mixed media such as gold leaf, silver, pearls, glass, bronze, copper, ceramic, gems and stones.
Some of Tim’s masterpieces have recently been made available for sale and we would like to give you, our dear friend, first choice! See for yourself:
“Olivia Newton-John & Jack” Mixed media(Oil paint, pearls, glass, paper, copper) on 60″x72″ canvas $6,950“The Makeup Artist” Original oil painting with mixed media (24 carat gold leaf, italian travertine, marble, paper, glass) with hand made italian travertine stone frame. 4ft x 5ft. $5,475“The Singer” Original oil painting with mixed media (24 carat gold leaf, pearls, garnets, italian travertine stone, marble, paper, glass, ceramic, copper). 4ft x 5ft. $5,475“Kim Chan” Original oil painting with mixed media (oil, marble, onyx, paper, glass, ceramic). 4ft x 5ft. $5,475“Red” Original oil painting with mixed media (Oil paint, marble, glass, paper, copper) on 4ftx5ft canvas $2575“Victoria” On canvas with mixed media (glass, paper, copper, gel) Available on 4ftx5ft canvas (original size) and on 24″x32″ canvas $1575“The Artist” Original painting with mixed media (glass, paper, copper). 30″x40″ canvas. $1575
“Monk” On 4ftx5ft canvas with mixed media (glass, paper, gel) $2475
Natasha is a wonderfully talented and dedicated model, actress and mom. She and her daughter Valentina are very close and they are adorable! Natasha is very creative and always ready to work. She’s a Power Woman and knows how to make things happen! Natasha lives a very healthy lifestyle, promoting veganism and yoga.
Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Natasha attended school at the University of Technology for Aviation. In search of independence, Natasha moved to Moscow to model under “Red Stars” model management. A few years later, Natasha was scouted by the Italian agency, “International Model Management” (“IMM”) that sent her to Rome, Paris, Milan, and London to model for Gucci, Versace, John Galiano, Rocco Barrocco, Christian Dior, Trussardi, Vivienne Westwood and many other top designers. Her modeling career included photoshoots for Maxim and Playboy.
Best known for her role as Yvetta on the hit HBO series, “True Blood,” Natasha has found success on both the big and small screen. After her globe-trotting career as a print and runway model, Natasha transitioned into acting, moving to London to train at “The Method Center” and learn the “Lee Strasberg Acting Technique”. After studying under well known teachers Ivana Chubbuck, Howard Fine, Lesly Kahn and Bob Corff, Natasha booked her first acting job on the Fox Television show “Fastlane” (2002). She has since appeared on a wide variety of television shows, including “NYPD Blue”, “CSI”, “NCIS”, “Just Shoot Me”, “The Bold and The Beautiful”, “Nip/Tuck” and “Entourage” among others. Natasha has also appeared in over a dozen films, including “The Women” (2008), opposite Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes and Bette Midler.
Tim Sabatino has worked with Natasha Alam on many occasions, photographing her for fashion editorials, for her publicity and for his table book collection Sensuelle.
Watch Tim Sabatino interviews by Theta Creata about his collaboration with Natasha Alam. Call 213-840-2220 for any inquiries.
Model Natasha Alam, Editorial by Tim SabatinoNatasha Alam, Sensuelle Collection, by Tim SabatinoNatasha Alam, Editorial, by Tim SabatinoNatasha Alam, Beauty Photography by Tim SabatinoNatasha Alam, Editorial by Tim SabatinoActress Natasha Alam, Editorial by Tim SabatinoNatasha Alam, Editorial by Tim SabatinoNatasha Alam of True Blood, Head shot by Tim SabatinoModel Natasha Alam in “Sensuelle” by Tim Sabatino
Born in Brazil, Rubria Negrao is an amazing model and actress who has worked with some of the best fashion lines and some of the best photographers. Rubria started modeling young and travelled the world doing what she was passionate about. She is a wonderful woman, she is kind and patient, she has huge dreams and works hard at it. Rubria is the kind of person to whom you just want to give the world because you know she will take care of it.
While she is still pursuing acting and modeling, Rubria is also a real estate agent, working with Keller Williams agency.
Tim Sabatino photographed Rubria on many occasions, for Ana Reign Design jewelry, for Carmella fashion line, and several times for his fine art photography and table book collection Sensuelle.
We love Rubria very much and we wish her all the best!
Watch Tim’s interview about working with Rubria below. To book at shoot with Tim Sabatino, call 213-840-2220 or email info@thetacreata.com
Beauty and Jewelry photography with model Rubria Negrao by Tim Sabatino, styled by Giselle Claudino and Michelli BubackRubria Negrao photographed by Tim Sabatino for Ana Reign DesignsRubria Negrao photographed by Tim SabatinoRubria Negrao photographed by Tim SabatinoRubria Negrao photographed by Tim SabatinoRubria Negrao photographed by Tim SabatinoRubria Negrao photographed by Tim Sabatino, Sensuelle Collection.Rubria Negrao photographed by Tim Sabatino in Carmella DesignsRubria Negrao photographed by Tim Sabatino in Carmella DesignsRubria Negrao photographed by Tim Sabatino in Carmella DesignsRubria Negrao photographed by Tim Sabatino in Carmella Designs
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Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Jason Hemmens is an amazing artist from Maine who now resides in Los Angeles. His pop/rock/jazz style gets him recognition from every crowd he plays for, growing his fan base that much larger performance after performance.
Jason Hemmens began his career at ten years old, when he began writing songs and performing for school events. As a teenager he performed with his family band “Hemmens” and joined an elite high school choir. At age 15 Jason started playing the harmonica, quickly followed by the saxophone. Fresh out of high school Jason Hemmens moved to Louisiana and joined the Jazz Studies Program at the University of New Orleans. He studied with Jazz legends Terrance Blanchard and Harold Battiste during the day and performed at clubs on Bourbon Street during the night. In 2010 Jason released his first album, which includes performances by Grammy Award winning violinist Charlie Bisharatt and drummer Ronald Brunner Jr., whose superb performances were captured by renowned mix engineer Tom Weir.
Fluent on the Saxophone, Harmonica, Piano, Bass and Drums, Jason Hemmens has performed with the legendary Stevie Wonder and other celebrities such as Gilby Clarke of Guns N’ Roses and Rikki Rocket of Poison, just to name a few. Jason also performs regularly at the Howl At The Moon at Universal Studios.
Art is a family affair with the Hemmens. Jason regularly helps his sister Natalie, who is a designer, by promoting her line Hemmens Men Accessories. Jason’s brother, Nathan, is also a musician and performer.
Tim Sabatino directed and produced Jason Hemmens’s music video for his song People Of The Street. The video was shot in Venice Beach. It stars Mark Anthony Vasquez and captures some of the extraordinary people who roam the boardwalk.
Watch Tim Sabatino interviewed by Theta Creata on his collaboration with Jason Hemmens:
Jason Hemmens’ music video directed by Tim SabatinoBehind the scenes of Jason Hemmens’ music video. Yes, that’s Tim Sabatino in the back of that bike!Behind the scenes of Jason Hemmens’ music video produced and directed by Tim SabatinoBehind the scenes of Jason Hemmens’ music video at Venice Beach, by Tim Sabatino
Chris Standring is one of the greatest smooth jazz musician around. If you listen to smooth jazz radio, you have definitely heard his music.
Chris was born in England but has lived in Los Angeles for decades. He studied at the London College of Music and was features in many live BBC radio broadcasts. Chris Standring is an extremely creative jazz guitarist, especially known for his 70’s, groovy vibes. Chris just released his 10th album as a solo artist called Ten. Many of his songs have been number 1 in the charts for weeks and weeks. He is definitely an established artist who is not going anywhere but up!
Chris is a fun and generous man, a good friend and a great cook, but when it comes to work, he knows what he wants and he gets what he wants, and it shows. The quality of his work is outstanding, which is why he is so successful. Chris tours all over the US and England, sold out show after sold out show.
Tim Sabatino and Chris Standring have been collaborating regularly since 2010 when Tim was referred to Chris by Mindi Abair, Saxophonist known for her amazing solo career and her collaborations with Duran Duran and Aerosmith. Tim photographed Chris’ album covers for Blue Bolero (2010) and Electric Wonderland (2012). Tim also produced and directed his music videos for Oliver’s Twist (2012) and Sneaking Out The Front Door (2014). See the videos below.
Watch Tim’s interview about working with Chris Standring:
Chris Standring and Tim Sabatino, with the two album covers Tim photographedChris Standring’s Blue Bolero Album cover by Tim SabatinoChris Standring’s Electric Wonderland, Album cover by Tim Sabatino. Set design by Gwendoline SabatinoChris Standring’s Electric Wonderland album, photographed by Tim Sabatino
Oliver’s Twist music video was shot on a roof top in downtown LA, with a whole lot of fun people dancing to the upbeat song. Produced and directed by Tim Sabatino, Camera operator Kevin Boot, 1st Assistant Director Gwendoline Sabatino, Behind the Scenes videographer Antoine Reekmans, Editing by Per Olin.
Sneaking Out The Front Door was shot at Chris’ house. It is a 70’s inspired video featuring several celebrities including Miss Curacao Monifa Jansen, Melora Hardin, Jacqueline Corcos. Produced and directed by Tim Sabatino, 1st Assistant Director Gwendoline Sabatino, Camera operator Nick Lane, Drone videography by HoverCameras, Sound by Jacqueline Corcos, Makeup Artists Tatiana Samarkina, Joelle Pitts and Keon Cruz, Editing by Gwendoline Sabatino. Dancers: Katerina Goode, Eboni Adams and Dawn Michelle.
Tim Sabatino presents: Giselle Claudino, Brasilian host and model, friend and incarnation of happiness.
Giselle was born in Joao Pessoa, in Brazil. Since she was little, she has been interested in every aspect of the entertainment industry, from fashion shows and beauty pageants to acting and singing. As a teenager, Giselle did some modeling and acting, but she quickly discovered that her true passion lies holding a microphone. Giselle was organizing and hosting events for her family’s company when she got noticed by Brazilian TV networks, which launched her career. She was invited to be a reporter for an extreme sports show, then a daily show, then seasional fashion shows till she was daily on a variety show as the main reporter at one of the biggest channel of the city. Giselle moved to Los Angeles in 2004. With 9 month in town, Giselle became the international entertainment reporter for a Brazilian show aired on national television – Rede TV Brazil. She now has her own show, Reporter Hollywood, which is airs weekly on the show Manha da Gente on Rede TV network – Paraiba.
Giselle Claudino is also an accomplished wardrobe stylist and fashion designer, and a graduate from FIDM. That is how Tim Sabatino met Giselle many years ago. Tim was doing a photo shoot with Brazilian models Cristina Conhos and Rubria Negrao, who invited Giselle as a wardrobe stylist. Her high energy, creativity and natural friendliness did not remain unseen by Tim. They have been collaborating ever since.
Giselle is the host for the Miss Brazil-USA beauty pageant and invited Tim Sabatino to be a judge for the Los Angeles chapter. The winner wins a fashion shoot with Tim.
Giselle is also a blogger. You can follow her on her channel Fabulous Channel by Giselle Claudino. She has interviewed Tim on several occasions, covering his art exhibitions and photo shoots. Click here to read her articles.
Watch Tim Sabatino interviewed about working with Giselle Claudino.
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Watch Giselle’s hosting reel:
In Beverly Hills, Reporter Giselle Claudino, Beauty Surgeon Dr Rey from the TV show Dr 90210, and The SabatinosGiselle Claudino interviewing Dr Rey from Dr 90210 at his house in Beverly Hills, filmed and photographed by Tim SabatinoColin Egglesfield interviewed by Giselle Claudino, photography by Tim Sabatino
Actors, Models, Musicians, Business Men and Women, at some point in your career, you will need photography. Wether it is for headshots, publicity portraits, album cover, corporate headshot or modeling portfolio, you will end up under the eye of the camera. And it can be intimidating. And if you’re not comfortable, it’ll show in your pictures. So what can you do?
Choose your photographer wisely!
It is important that you have a good positive connection with your photographer, that you trust he can do the job well and give you what you need. So how do you choose?
Know what you want! Too often, we encounter clients who have no idea what they want, thus making it tricky for the photographer to give you an appropriate quote and to deliver the right product for you. Know what you need and want so you can describe it accurately to the photographer you contact.
Find a photographer. Honestly, the best way to do this is asking around and getting referrals. Word of mouth is a great way to get comfortable because you’re not just “cold calling” someone about whom you know nothing. Talk to other people in your industry. Who did they use as photographer and were they satisfied? You can also search online: google “photographer – your city – what you need”. That should give you quite an extensive list, but then you’ll have to sort through the crooks and beginners to find the pros.
Do your homework! Get on the photographer’s website, look at his/her portfolio. Do you like his/her work? Is it the style of photography that you want for your project?
Get in touch with the photographer and have a real conversation. Yes, person to person, not just via email or text. You need to talk to the photographer so you can have a feel of his/her personality.
Ideally you should meet with the photographer in person, check out his place. Is his studio clean and tidy? Is he professional and polite? How does he make you feel? Does he validate you or invalidate you? This is a great opportunity to discuss in details and with visuals what is needed and wanted, and to make sure that you get along with the photographer.
What if I don’t feel comfortable with him/her? Easy. Move on! Find another photographer and start over at step 2. There are hundreds and hundreds of photographers out there. There will be one that you will like, I guarantee it!
At Theta Creata Productions, we love to serve you to the best of our abilities. Tim Sabatino has been a professional photographer for over 20 years. He will take the time to listen to you and understand your needs so as to deliver the perfect product!
Artist / Photographer Tim SabatinoBehind the scene of Kerri Kasem, Storm Newton and Jesse Kove, photographed by Tim SabatinoKerri Kasem Photoshoot by Tim Sabatino, makeup by Phoebe DawsonSam Witwer and Tim Sabatino during one of their many photo shoots.Sam Witwer of Being Human and Tim Sabatino. Photo shoot for Soul Revolver leather jacketsSam Witwer (Being Human) – Publicity shot byTim SabatinoTim Sabatino photographed the all electric super car FiskerElectric car Fisker Karma, photography by Tim Sabatino in Los Angeles, graphic designs by iStudioCelebrity Saxophonist Mindi Abair photographed by Tim SabatinoBeauty Photography with gold leaves by Tim SabatinoLucy Hale, Headshot by Tim SabatinoActor Colin Egglesfield and Tim Sabatino at Cafe Brazil in Venice
The many facets of Tim Sabatino, photo by Marty Gotlieb
Joy Villa!!! She’s super smart, she’s beautiful, she’s determined and she’s going to hit it big!
Joy Villa is an actress, a singer-songwriter, a musician, an actress, a writer, a nutrition coach and now a bodybuilder competitor. This girl is on fire and she is capable of everything!
Joy is a power house. When she puts her mind on something, she makes it happen. And more than just happen, she becomes successful at it! For example, Joy signed up for her first bodybuilding competition a couple months ago. She worked really hard for weeks to transform her body, all while remaining healthy, which can be tricky in the world of bodybuilding with all the false data about building muscle and being vegan. The competition was this weekend: Not only did she reach her goal and participated, she did so with honors as she left the stage with not one but two trophies!!!
Joy has already written several books: Poems by the Princess was published in 2013, and The Fit And Sexy Vegan just got published this year. It is a nutritional program that teaches the basics of a healthy body, mind and lifestyle. Joy loves to inspire and help others, and she does so through coaching. As a vegan athlete, she is proof that no one needs meat to have enough protein and that the vegan way of life is actually one of the most ethical there is.
Tim Sabatino met Joy Villa at a self-improvement seminar on New Year’s Eve 2011. They immediately became friends. Her positive attitude and her love for life and people are her most communicable characteristics, and it’s simply impossible to not love her at once. Joy assisted Tim on the Kasem Diaries photo shoot that he did with Kerri Kasem in 2012 (Click here to read about that collaboration), shooting and editing the behind the scenes video, which you can watch below.
Tim later photographed Joy for his Sensuelle fine art photography collection.
Joy Villa is engaged to Danish photographer Thorsten Von Overgaard.
Watch the video of Tim Sabatino, interviewed by Theta Creata about working with Joy Villa.
Most of us know who Robert Shapiro is since he defended O.J. Simpson in 1995. But some people are unaware of his ambition as a humanitarian and his love for art.
Robert Shapiro was part of the “Dream Team” of lawyers who defended O.J. Simpson when he was accused of the murders of his wife and her friend. The team successfully got him off for “reasonable doubt”, but after that case Robert Shapiro decided to steer away from criminal defense and to focus on civil litigation. Shapiro was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1969 and throughout his long and – still – successful career has represented many athletes and celebrities, such as Daryl Strawberry, Vince Coleman, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Linda Lovelace and the Kardashians. In civil matters, he represents Wynn Resorts, Eva Longoria, RockStar and Diamond Resorts International among many others. Robert Shapiro has written many books on the subject of law.
Robert Shapiro is the co-founder of LegalZoom and ShoeDazzle, two very successful companies.
All those successes are proof of a great ethical behavior, but what’s most amazing about Robert Shapiro is his desire to help others. In 2006, Robert and his wife Linell created the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness after their son Brent was found dead from an overdose. The Foundation strives to raise awareness for all, but focusing on kids and teenagers, since they are the most vulnerable and will eventually be confronted to drugs and alcohol. The Foundation supports Brent’s Club, a program that mentors kids from middle school to high school, before they get to experiment with drugs. The program is based on a reward system that validates the kids’ commitment to remain sober. The Brent Shapiro Foundation also participated in the publication of two children’s books, Somo Says No for children aged 4 to 8 and David’s Discovery for children 8 to 12. The books are dedicated to starting the dialogue about drugs and alcohol between children and their parents, and helping kids understand that it’s ok to say no.
What is probably the least known about Robert Shapiro is his love for art. He has a large collection of art in his house, including a masterpiece by painter Tim Sabatino. The giant original painting is of the monk from whom Tim Sabatino studied Buddhism in a monastery in Thailand. Limited edition reproductions of the masterpiece are available upon request at info@thetacreata.com
Every year, Robert Shapiro and the Brent Shapiro Foundation organize the Summer Spectacular gala, during which funds are raised to push forward drug and alcohol awareness. The event hosts 700 A-list personalities and auctions multiple pieces of art, from rare photographs and paintings to jewelry and couture dresses. As a family friend and an avid supporter of the cause, Tim Sabatino donated one of his masterpieces, “Red”, to be auctioned at the event. This year he will be donating yet another one of his paintings.
Watch the video of Tim Sabatino interviewed by Theta Creata about his collaboration with Robert Shapiro.
Tim Sabatino and Robert Shapiro after installing Tim’s masterpiece, “Monk”“Monk”, Tim Sabatino’s original masterpiece, bought by Robert ShapiroTim Sabatino’s exhibition of Mosaicos at the Arclight in Hollywood“Red”, the original MOSAICOS masterpiece donated by Tim Sabatino for the Brent Shapiro FoundationTim and Gwendoline Sabatino with Lisa Rinna at the Summer Spectacular 2013Tim and Gwendoline Sabatino with Harry Hamlin at the Summer Spectacular 2013Tim and Gwendoline Sabatino with Ted Danson at the Summer Spectacular 201309/24/2011 – Gwendoline and Tim Sabatino – Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness Summer Spectacular 2011 – Private Home – Beverly Hills, CAGwendoline and Tim Sabatino – Brent Shapiro Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Awareness Summer Spectacular 2013
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