About Our Team
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Paul Burlingame
Paul’s superpower is seeing the world as art.
Paul Burlingame has been capturing the world through his lens for over 30 years and started the business in 2006. Photography isn’t Paul’s day job, it’s his passion.
Paul draws inspiration from fashion, modern music, furniture and paintings. His work has shown in San Diego and Amsterdam, in San Diego Home & Garden Magazine and more publications to come in the near future.
Before discovering his love for photographing people, Paul could be found traveling, composing music, creating line-drawings and studying oil painting.
A native of Boulder, Colorado Paul has lived in La Jolla for four years and in the San Diego area for the past 10 years.
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Brian Clinebell
Brian’s superpower is graphic design.
Brian got his start with companies like Fallen, Pacific Drive and is now working with Paul Burlingame Photography and Vans apparel as a freelance designer. Brian’s artwork has been showcased at SDSU, Overload Skateshop, Pride Skateshop, 504 Gallery, SB Showroom, Disconnected, Kate Ross Boutique, Paper Rock Scissors, Ken Cafe, Bluefoot Bar and Lounge, The Whistle Stop and ASR.
When Brian isn’t working or churning out amazing art, you can find him performing with his band, The Kabbs.
Brian is a Virginia native and has lived in San Diego since 1999.
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Maisha Anita Gaffney
Maisha’s superpower is artistic expression.
Maisha has always been inspired by art in all forms especially dance, music, film, photography and graphic art. Meeting Paul midway through her Visual and Performing Arts Associates degree helped Maisha realize her vision: collaboration with others on an original idea to create interesting art. Through modeling with Paul, Maisha has seen artistic visions come to life and gained an appreciation for the technical side of photography.
When Maisha isn’t diving into artistic ventures, she can be found with friends in search of adventure.
Maisha was born in the Bay Area and has lived in San Diego since 1992.
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Anthony Levas
Anthony’s superpower is film photography.
Anthony is the third-generation of Levas’ to work at the family drapery company Levas & Son Draperies. Anthony is also a passionate photographer who specializes in film photography. His work includes music, travel, and lifestyle photography, as well as portraits and fashion. You can see Anthony’s work on his blog. Anthony also serves as Paul Burlingame’s head “lighting guy.”
When Anthony isn’t capturing life with his lens, or lighting up the world, he can be found playing in one of his two bands: Little Deadman and The SoftLightes, DJing or skateboarding.
Anthony was born and raised in San Diego.
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Aravis Moore
Aravis’ superpower is writing.
Aravis, is a model and set assistant for Paul Burlingame, and graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in Journalism and Literature. Aravis is a writer by heart and by training. Aravis aspires to write the great American novel, great American play or the great American non-fiction story. Meanwhile, Aravis’ writing can be found on her great American blog.
When not writing, you will not find Aravis taking long walks, getting caught in the rain or drinking piña coladas on the beach. You will find Aravis sitting at home crocheting while watching an old movie, or laying stationary on the beach with a fat book and an iced latte.
Aravis was born in Sacramento and has lived in San Diego since 2005.
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Tate Morales
Tate’s superpower is focus.
Tate has been modeling for about a year and is focused on having a professional modeling career. Tate’s modeling credits include modeling for Hollywood Million Denim, True Birds accessories, Paul Burlingame Photography and appearing in A-List International. Tate attends The Bishops School in San Diego, CA and plans to move to New York upon graduation to pursue her modeling career. You can learn more about Tate on Model Mayhem.
When not modeling, you can find Tate rowing at the ZLAC rowing club.
Tate was born in Laguna Beach and has lived in San Diego since 1997.
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Marissa Parsons
Marissa’s superpower is being artsy fartsy.
Marissa started modeling for Paul in February of 2007 and has been providing important creative input for the past two years. She’s a renaissance woman expressing herself in a variety of forms including photography, modeling, designing jewelry and headbands, dressmaking and assisting as a make-up artist. Marissa also plays piano, sings, plays one mean tambourine and is also attempting to learn the violin. Marissa’s musical influences stem from all genres of music. Marissa believes that music can soothe the soul.
These days when working with Paul, Marissa makes her mark as an assistant photographer, lighting assistant, and creative planner for shoot themes.When not working with Paul, Marissa can be found working on her Child and Family Development and Special Education degree at SDSU.
Aside from seriousness, Marissa loves to be goofy, laugh and make others crack a smile.
Marissa was born in Red Bluff, CA and has lived in San Diego since 2003.
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Sarah Sanaee
Sarah’s superpower is channeling the 60’s and 70’s.
As an entrepreneur extraordinaire, Sarah founded Love Street Vintage, an online store focused on choice fashion of the 60’s and 70’s. As Sarah created the store, she realized that to market the clothing, she would need to learn how to model- and she loves it. Recently, Sarah started working with Paul; creating & capturing 60’s and 70’s themed images.
Sarah is most at home when listening to some great rock & roll and tearing through racks of vintage clothing.
Sarah is a California native and has lived in San Diego since 2002.
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Chelsea Marie Swall
Chelsea’s superpower is acting on curiosities.
Chelsea partakes in an array of interesting activities including theater, dance, marital arts, ceramics, photography, swing dancing, jewelry making, assisting and modeling for Paul Burlingame Photography and even jumping out of planes. In addition to her varied activities, she has also wandered the world in the pursuit of her UC San Diego degree in psychology. Chelsea has studied at Dartmouth in New Hampshire, Cambridge University in the United Kingdom, and Budapest, Hungary.
When Chelsea isn’t dipping her toes into new waters, you can find her shopping for great vintage clothing.
Chelsea was born and raised in San Diego.
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Jenea Zeek
Jenea’s superpower is 60’s and 70’s style.
Jenea has always been drawn to the rock & roll of the 60’s and 70’s. Learning guitar taught Jenea that she might not be Jimmy Hendrix, but she could bring out her inner-rock star through fashion. Jenea believes vintage clothing has the ability to transport you to a special place or period of time that inspires you. Wishing to bring inspiration to others, she launched the online store Dollyrocker Vintage
When Jenea isn’t searching for amazing vintage clothing, she collaborates on themes, styling, make up as well as models for Paul Burlingame Photo, focusing on 60’s themed photo shoots.
Jenea is a southern California native.
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Allison Zervopoulos
Allison’s superpower is professional modeling and acting.
Allison is a full-time model and actress from the NY area. At age 8 she began her career and found a manager who helped her land numerous print-ads and extra roles in films that helped her to join Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Recently Allison has been working full-time on NBC’s TV show ‘Mercy’ as Michelle Trachtenberg’s stand-in. Allison has also worked on Gossip Girl, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, and Bride Wars. Allison can also be found modeling for various photographers including Paul Burlingame, at fashion shows, and auditioning for new projects. You can find Allison’s portfolio, resume and booking information here: http://www.allisonzervo.com
When not modeling or acting Allison enjoys reading, hiking and going to the beach.
Allison was born in New Jersey and briefly lived in Virginia until she decided to move back to New Jersey to continue pursuing her career as an actress and model in NYC.
