James Rao
@jamesrao.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 San Diego based Photographer, digital artist, and owner of the persona factory Etsy shop and personafactory.com
Also quite the nerd with an huge obsession for pokemon and the scarlet witch
Also quite the nerd with an huge obsession for pokemon and the scarlet witch
Last project I did before school started! #photo #photography #stilllife #backgroundreplacement #Still-Life #productphoto #studiophotography #spookyseason #skull
August 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Last project I did before school started! #photo #photography #stilllife #backgroundreplacement #Still-Life #productphoto #studiophotography #spookyseason #skull
This weeks project is for an artist in San Diego. I’m gonna shoot more of the potion bottles he makes and hopefully other artists as well. #photo #photooftheday #sandiegophotographer #sandiegoartist #productphoto #productphotography #productphotographer #photographerforhire #magic #potionbottle
July 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This weeks project is for an artist in San Diego. I’m gonna shoot more of the potion bottles he makes and hopefully other artists as well. #photo #photooftheday #sandiegophotographer #sandiegoartist #productphoto #productphotography #productphotographer #photographerforhire #magic #potionbottle
Finished my last day at San Diego Comic Con! New ideas for art projects and photo shoots coming soon! #SDCC #SanDiego #comiccon #sandiegocomiccon #sandiegoartist #sandiegophotographer
July 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Finished my last day at San Diego Comic Con! New ideas for art projects and photo shoots coming soon! #SDCC #SanDiego #comiccon #sandiegocomiccon #sandiegoartist #sandiegophotographer
One base image shot in studio turned into 2 unique photos. I’m opening up for freelance product work if anyone is indeed #productphotography #photography #productphotographer #photographer #editing #photoshop #advertisingphotographer #photographerforhire #commercialphotographer #photo
July 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
One base image shot in studio turned into 2 unique photos. I’m opening up for freelance product work if anyone is indeed #productphotography #photography #productphotographer #photographer #editing #photoshop #advertisingphotographer #photographerforhire #commercialphotographer #photo
I love getting to the end result after shooting and editing #productphotography #photography #productphotographer #drinkphotography #commercialphotography #photographer #productshoot #product #productphotoshoot #advertisingphotography #studiophotography #photo #commercialphotographer #hire
July 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I love getting to the end result after shooting and editing #productphotography #photography #productphotographer #drinkphotography #commercialphotography #photographer #productshoot #product #productphotoshoot #advertisingphotography #studiophotography #photo #commercialphotographer #hire
Started practicing self portraits in my little home studio. Needed a more professional looking photo of myself. I think I look good 😅😆 #selfportrait #photo #photography #photographer #🏳️🌈
June 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Started practicing self portraits in my little home studio. Needed a more professional looking photo of myself. I think I look good 😅😆 #selfportrait #photo #photography #photographer #🏳️🌈
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I just finished my final project for my advanced photography class. I did all product photography. This one is my favorite! #photo #product #sourpatchkids #ghostenergy #productphoto #productphotographer #productphotography #photography
June 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I just finished my final project for my advanced photography class. I did all product photography. This one is my favorite! #photo #product #sourpatchkids #ghostenergy #productphoto #productphotographer #productphotography #photography
I’m re-editing old photos and came across a photo I took in Japan. Have no idea what it is but looks cool 😂 #photo #photooftheday #japan #sculpture #photography #photographer
May 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I’m re-editing old photos and came across a photo I took in Japan. Have no idea what it is but looks cool 😂 #photo #photooftheday #japan #sculpture #photography #photographer
These aren’t photos I’ve taken but I was the model for a couple people. I may not look the best 😅😆 but the lighting effects are super cool! #portrait #photo #photography #studiophoto #studiophotography #lightpainting
May 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
These aren’t photos I’ve taken but I was the model for a couple people. I may not look the best 😅😆 but the lighting effects are super cool! #portrait #photo #photography #studiophoto #studiophotography #lightpainting
Photo(s) of the day! The snow leopard is my favorite animal 😸🐆 #photooftheday #photo #photography #animals #animalphoto #snowleopard #nyczoo #cats #nature
May 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Photo(s) of the day! The snow leopard is my favorite animal 😸🐆 #photooftheday #photo #photography #animals #animalphoto #snowleopard #nyczoo #cats #nature
Stickers! A new thumbnail I made for my website with a handful of my stickers #smallbusiness #stickers #stickershop #etsy #etsyshop #productphotography
May 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Stickers! A new thumbnail I made for my website with a handful of my stickers #smallbusiness #stickers #stickershop #etsy #etsyshop #productphotography
This is one of my favorite flower shots I’ve ever taken #photo #photooftheday #photography #photographer #nature #naturephoto #flowers #flowerphoto
May 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is one of my favorite flower shots I’ve ever taken #photo #photooftheday #photography #photographer #nature #naturephoto #flowers #flowerphoto
A project I’ve been working on for my portfolio! 💅 #bornpretty #nailpolish #photo #photography #photographer #photooftheday #product #productphotography #productphotographer #adobe #photoshop
April 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A project I’ve been working on for my portfolio! 💅 #bornpretty #nailpolish #photo #photography #photographer #photooftheday #product #productphotography #productphotographer #adobe #photoshop
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Such a pretty little blue bird #BlueSkyArtShow #peaceful #bird #nature #photo #photography #birdphoto
April 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Such a pretty little blue bird #BlueSkyArtShow #peaceful #bird #nature #photo #photography #birdphoto
Finally finished this art project! This was my first time mixing my polygon portraits with more traditional style drawing. #art #graphicdesign #marvel #mcu #deadpool #digitalart #artist #portrait #polyportait #adobe #illustrator
April 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Finally finished this art project! This was my first time mixing my polygon portraits with more traditional style drawing. #art #graphicdesign #marvel #mcu #deadpool #digitalart #artist #portrait #polyportait #adobe #illustrator
I need to know if the soda on the right picture looks better because it’s a little brighter. Someone give me their thoughts please #photo #photooftheday #cocacola #photoquestion #productphoto #productphotography #photography #studiophoto #studiophotography
April 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I need to know if the soda on the right picture looks better because it’s a little brighter. Someone give me their thoughts please #photo #photooftheday #cocacola #photoquestion #productphoto #productphotography #photography #studiophoto #studiophotography
I think this one is gonna end up so well once I’m done editing and compositing 😋 #photo #photooftheday #product #productphotography #studiophotography #productphotographer #cocacola #advertisingphotography
March 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I think this one is gonna end up so well once I’m done editing and compositing 😋 #photo #photooftheday #product #productphotography #studiophotography #productphotographer #cocacola #advertisingphotography
Doing some product photography in my little home studio. #photo #photography #photooftheday #product #nailpolish #productphotography #productphotographer #photographer
March 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Doing some product photography in my little home studio. #photo #photography #photooftheday #product #nailpolish #productphotography #productphotographer #photographer
Trying something out in the studio today
February 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Trying something out in the studio today
I need tips on shrinking plastic / Shrinky Dinks. This was my first attempt and they came out weird. Any advice? #art #artproject #shrinkydink #craftadvice #advice #artadvice #crafts
February 18, 2025 at 6:28 AM
I need tips on shrinking plastic / Shrinky Dinks. This was my first attempt and they came out weird. Any advice? #art #artproject #shrinkydink #craftadvice #advice #artadvice #crafts
My website for my shop to be off Etsy is finally up! I think it looks really good on both desktop and mobile. #shopify #stickershop #stickers #website
February 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
My website for my shop to be off Etsy is finally up! I think it looks really good on both desktop and mobile. #shopify #stickershop #stickers #website
Does anyone know a way to get into product photography? Like job wise or freelance. #photo #photography #productphotography
February 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Does anyone know a way to get into product photography? Like job wise or freelance. #photo #photography #productphotography
I’m building a website to sell my stuff off Etsy. I’m loving how it’s looking! I’ve learned code a little bit to add stuff and Shopify has been a great starting point
January 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I’m building a website to sell my stuff off Etsy. I’m loving how it’s looking! I’ve learned code a little bit to add stuff and Shopify has been a great starting point