The Story Behind the Lens

It all started with video games. I was deep into game design art, teaching myself Photoshop to paint and photo bash concept art for virtual worlds. I needed textures — real ones — so I bought a camera to go out and collect them.

That camera changed everything. What started as a tool for texture collection became a full-blown passion. I fell in love with composition, light, and the challenge of making a space feel alive through a lens. Fifteen years behind the camera later — ten of them running Dustyn Reno Design — that passion is still the whole job.

Today, I specialize in real estate photography, drone aerials, and video walkthroughs for agents across the Inland Empire. Every shoot is a chance to combine the creative eye I developed in digital art with the technical precision that makes listings stand out. I'm self-taught, obsessively detail-oriented, and genuinely love making spaces look their absolute best.

My approach is built on a technique called flambient photography — blending flash and ambient light exposures to produce interiors that look natural, bright, and true to life. No blown-out windows, no orange color casts, no dark corners. I also hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for all drone operations, so every aerial shot is legal, insured, and planned around local airspace requirements.

Whether it's a starter home in Moreno Valley or a luxury estate in Canyon Crest, every listing gets the same level of care — because every seller deserves photos that make buyers stop scrolling and start calling.