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Professional Photography & Videography Services
We offer a range of services from event photography, portraits, to stunning aerial photography and even fire photography.
Our Services
Lifestyle & Portrait
Perhaps it's a golden-hour beach walk, a quiet moment at home, or a confident studio portrait, we capture the essence of you. Our lifestyle and portrait sessions are relaxed, expressive, and tailored to bring out your personality with no stiff poses, just authentic connection.
Events & Concerts
Whether we're working from a list of must have captures you created or drawing on our experience, we'll make sure we get the perfect shot every time. We can capture the moments we know you'll want so your event is perfectly preserved.
Videography
Your Sound, Your Spark, Your Story
Whether you're on stage, in the studio, or lighting up the night, we’re here to capture the essence of what you do. Our videography blends artistic intuition with real-world energy to create visuals that reflect your unique voice and leave a lasting impression.
Family & Graduation
Capture your most cherished moments with our Family and Graduation Photography services. Here, we celebrate the love, pride, and joy that define these milestones. From the warmth of family bonds to the excitement of academic achievement, our photography beautifully preserves these memories for a lifetime. Each image is a testament to the unique stories and connections that make your journey special, offering a timeless keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come. Explore our gallery to see how we bring out the best in every smile, embrace, and celebration.
Aerial & Pole
Aerial arts and pole photography captures the mesmerizing beauty and strength performers engaged in gravity defying acts. Dynamic movement, intricate poses the interplay on light and shadow play out in our images of you.
Elemental Fantasy
We specialize in capturing the flame and the performer within my images. Fire being so fluid and full of movement is spectacular to freeze in time. I have honed my skills in this challenging segment of photography over the previous two years here in San Diego. Home to one of the largest fire flow communities in the nation!
Boudoir Photography
My partner and I take pride in providing a warm and fun experience in showcasing beauty. A supportive environment to use the photos to heal. Whatever is the purpose of your session, we have you taken care of.
Let us introduce ourselves
Photographer & Videographer
I’m Joseph Bakalchuck, the founder of Mohawk Monkey Media and a San Diego based photographer with a passion for capturing the raw energy of live performance. I specialize in photographing fire performers, musicians, and movement artists, bringing a cinematic eye and a collaborative spirit to every shoot. Whether I’m behind the lens at a high-energy showcase or creating branding visuals for artists and studios, I’m dedicated to crafting striking, expressive imagery that celebrates creativity in motion.
Production Assistant & Set Vibes Specialist
With a keen eye for lighting and a sixth sense for the perfect pose, I’m the behind-the-scenes glue at Mohawk Monkey Media. I come from a background in recruiting, so reading the room and keeping everyone comfortable is second nature. Whether I’m adjusting lights, offering pose cues, or making sure there’s enough caffeine on set to power a small city, my goal is to keep the energy up and the creativity flowing. I’m happiest when I’m making people feel seen, supported, and just the right amount of fabulous.