Jonathan West's passion for photography began while he was backpacking through Europe in 2000, taking photos of the amazing culture and architecture.  When he returned to the States, he continued pursuing this passion while finishing his BA at California State University, Fullerton.  Shortly thereafter, he began his formal photography business based out of Costa Mesa.  He has since photographed over 200 weddings
while continuing to quench his travel bug.  His talent and photojournalistic style have made him a highly requested photographer and led him to photograph weddings in Maui, Sweden, Colorado (etc...).

"2007 has been a great year for me and I have been constantly learning how to be a better photographer and business man. I have learned that being honest and upfront with my customers while  working my hardest for them has paid off. I am excited about the  growth of Portray Life in 2008." Jonathan