portraits
AUSTIN-Based Photographer gayle macallister
Gayle MacAllister creates stunning portraits of people. Her signature style is classic, clean, and timeless. Gayle’s passion for photography started when she first looked thru her Dad’s Nikon lens as a young girl. In every face there is a story, a spark of existence that reminds us of our own, and Gayle’s work is devoted to honoring that sacred connection.
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Adults Collection
Gayle believes a portrait is more than just an image — it is a window to the eyes of her subjects. Through her lens, she seeks to capture the quiet truths, the unguarded moments, and the depth of presence that make each individual unique. Gayle sees portraiture as a bridge between herself and the subject that creates a connection beyond appearance and into the shared life force that unites all of humanity.
Kids collection
Gayle is inspired to produce beautiful, life affirming portraits of people of all ages. A spark, a gesture, an exchange of words that bring levity to the moment. Life portraits mark the legacy of her subjects. Every photography session is powered by Gayle’s natural ability to make people feel comfortable, relaxed and genuinely themselves.
SURFERS collection
Gayle’s FACES OF THE WAVES exhibit captures both local and international surfers who choose Huntington Beach as their playground. Professional and novice surfers are celebrated in her floating exhibit. Gayle’s project launched during COVID, the same year Surfing became an official sport in the Olympics. Over the past 5 years she has been graciously welcomed back into the Huntington Beach surf community to create striking portraits. A gorgeous surfer coffee table is on the horizon.