Paul Tocatlian is a San Francisco Bay Area-based fashion and editorial photographer with work featured in over 150 trade magazines, including L’Officiel. Specializing in fashion photography, editorial shoots, and photoshoot collaborations, he works with brands, designers, and models to create striking visual narratives. His runway coverage spans New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and San Francisco Fashion Week (SFFW), capturing the artistry and energy of top designers.

Through Kisau Photography, Paul provides professional editorial photography services for fashion brands, designers, and creatives looking to showcase their work with impactful imagery. His expertise extends beyond the runway, offering lookbooks, brand campaigns, and commercial fashion photography that elevate visual storytelling.

Beyond fashion, Paul explores the power of portraiture through creative documentary projects. His acclaimed photo book, The Melbourne Portraits Project: A Photographic Ode, celebrates the artistry and resilience of Melbourne’s creative community and was recently featured on The Art of Photography by Ted Forbes.

With a global portfolio spanning San Francisco, New York, Paris, Australia, and Bali, Paul’s photography blends technical precision with artistic vision. Whether working on editorials, brand photography, or portfolio-building shoots, he is dedicated to capturing bold, compelling imagery that inspires people to be bolder and dream bigger.

Looking for a professional fashion and editorial photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, and beyond? Let’s collaborate to bring your creative vision to life.