KATIE I IN STUDIO I QUEENS,NY
In studio session with model Katie and Make up / Hair artist Sasha. We got a few different looks all in one! This was a beautiful session with beautiful, talented women. Take a look at some of my favorite shots!
ALEXANDRA I NEW YORK
What better way to enter into Fall than with a photoshoot in the city, on a cloudy day. Alexandra and I both collaborated on the art direction of this shoot. Inspired by the city and fashion, we wanted to highlight both (Taxi in the background is the perfect NYC prop!). Here are some of my favorite shots from this session.
Happy Fall.
SHAN I IN STUDIO I BROOKLYN,NY
Love the results of this Retro inspired shoot! As always, I love when I can be creative with my clients. Leading up to the shoot, Shan and I collaborated on the entire concept from the outfit to the make up and this stunning studio I found in Brooklyn,NY. As a retro loving girlie, I love being able to bring those scenes into my work with beautiful people who share similar visions. Shan is super cool to work with and we always have so much fun. Enjoy!
SIERRA I IN STUDIO I QUEENS,NY
How exciting to meet and work with Sierra, a wedding singer! I had never met a wedding singer before, hello?! I love a shoot where we instantly connect and everything flows so perfectly. Between posing, shooting, and lots of chit-chat (mostly not photo related lol) time flew by. Sierra is a talented musician blessing newlyweds with her voice and cat mom of three (and most clearly a natural on camera, just saying).
And can we have a moment for the coat…and the beautiful Sierra, of course.
Looking forward to attending her future shows as she steps into new endeavors.
SHAN I BROOKLYN,NY
Recently had the pleasure of shooting with Shan in Brooklyn, and the results were everything I hoped for. Inspiration for this shoot came from high fashion editorials which work perfectly for Shan who is building her portfolio. This was definitely one of my favorite studios to shoot at thus far, and one of my favorite shoots this year! Love when I can connect with my clients, have fun and create something we are both happy about.
Thank you Shan.
YUKI I IN STUDIO I QUEENS, NY
I recently had the pleasure of shooting with Yuki! We focused on soft, natural shots as well as candid moments that reflected her personality. Fun Fact: Yuki is an au pair from Japan currently living in New York! I love her warm energy, and as always, we had so much fun with this shoot (She quickly forgot she was nervous lol) Asking my clients to fake laugh always turns into real laughter, works every time!
REO IN JAPAN I 2023
One of my favorite shoots to date! In my absolute favorite place on earth, Japan. I connected with Reo, a Japanese model, on Instagram, and we set up this photoshoot in Shinjuku. Location was perfect and working with Reo was super fun. Fun fact, we had to rely on Google Translate for communication during this entire shoot, but I was still able to direct and get images that we both loved! I often demonstrate poses for my models so it works out either way. So happy with the results!
ORIANA // SOHO, NYC
As some of you may know, I moved to New York one month ago from Miami! and I been so fortunate to meet and work with such amazing people already. You probably can’t tell by the photos but it was VERY cold lol. I had so much fun shooting with Oriana, Thank you for freezing with me. Also, can we obsess over these photos? If you made it to the last photo, you can see how we were during takes, all bundled up! Oriana is a Queen.
ZIHAN // MIAMI,FL
Perfect morning shoot with cool weather. Yes…cool weather in Florida hehe. The wind was not on our side but we made it work. Thought it would be cool to do this fashion shoot on a running track. So, here are the shots! What do you think?
EIRENE IN THE FALL // NEW YORK CITY
I am so in love with how these photos turned out, the location and weather were absolutely perfect…well except that Eirene was freezing and doing jumping jacks to stay warm (lol). Also, this is a day that was supposed to rain hence how cloudy it was but made for perfect moody photos and we got no rain! Also, no people made it easy to do an outfit change in public hehe. I loved working with Eirene, I am super grateful to connect with amazing people doing what I love - but enough about that. Let’s check out this Queen who totally served and helped me deliver these.
Madi I Motel Collection
LAVENDER DREAMS W/ MADI - MOTEL EDITION
I love working with Madi because she lets me have full creative control! A lot of inspiration for this shoot came from Gucci, I love their Editorials. As always it was so fun shooting and we did not get kicked out of anywhere 🙏🏼 I booked an old Motel in Miami which was perfect for the photos we wanted (could not sleep there though lol). So here are the photos of Madi in Lavender. Do you have a favorite?
STUDIO SESSION WITH MADI // MIAMI,FL
Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking the time to be here :) Firstly, shooting with Madison is always super fun. I love how she’s always willing to go along with my creative ideas (Thank you Madi for letting me spray you with water, sorry about the mascara in your eye….lol. I also want to say I am obsessed with the wet hair look….thinking of just doing this look for all shoots….JK hehe. This studio session was in my very own living room right by a large sliding glass door (natural light is always a blessing) and having a model to worth with obv hehe. Well, that’s all for now…. So, what did you think? If you enjoyed this set go over to my Instagram and leave a comment!
IZZY IN RED // MIAMI,FL
Here is to my first shoot of 2021! Working with Izzy is always so much fun and we both agree shooting with me is like a workout lol holding poses a little too long sometimes (sorry hehe) I love the planning process with Izzy because it always flows so well from choosing the outfits to the make up (She slays the make up…always). How stunning is this red suit though? Would you believe it was a thrift find? from the thrift Queen herself (Izzy loves to thrift) I had scouted this location in Hollywood, FL long ago and finally got to shoot here! Luckily there were no crowds (we are still amidst a pandemic here) Well, hope you all like this set and please stay safe!
MADISON // SUNRISE, FL
Oh hi there! Want to know why this shoot was definitely different from others….because it was amidst a worldwide pandemic, you know COVID-19. We felt like we were sneaking out into the town hehe (nervous laugh). It's not common to find a rooftop parking lot totally empty! and we didn't get kicked out of any location (also common when shooting) I guess that’s what happens when you leave your house during Quarantine….which you shouldn’t, I am not promoting it. In case you are wondering, yes I was wearing a mask :D If you made it here, Thank you for reading! Grateful I can continue to create with amazing people and share with you! Be safe friends and enjoy these Images.
IZZY // COCONUT CREEK, FL
Really glad I get to create with people that sometimes I just meet the day of the shoot. Izzy was amazing, from the moment she contacted me we instantly connected and started sharing ideas. She has everything you can think of for a shoot, probably even more than me (style queen haha) made my job so easy! Also want to point out that the tennis racket used goes for 50+ online (used) and I found it for 3 bucks at a thrift store! For a while now I wanted to do a fashion / sports editorial style shoot and here it is. Hope you enjoy these!
ALEJANDRA & TREVON // FT.LAUDERDALE, FL
Had a fun mini session with my friends near the hotel we stayed in for the weekend for another shoot we had earlier this day! These two love birds are in a long distance relationship and see each other almost every weekend, dedication right?
I loved shooting with them and spending all weekend watching movies and creating together.
P.S. Alejandra loves guacamole :D
SOFI // FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
I loved teaming up with my good friend and also photographer Trevon to shoot the same model, Sofi. Our concept was “2 photographers 1 model”. We took turns shooting, sometimes assisting each other or making suggestions but for the most part giving each other space to work individually with our model.
Trevon shoots film and I digital so it will be interesting to see his perspective once he develops the film (make sure to check out his work, just click on his name!). Even though we got kicked out of not one but two locations it forced us to think of new ideas and created good challenges.
I loved this shoot and highly recommend to get creative with your friends! Sofi is an amazing model who was open to all our creative ideas. Anyways, if you are still reading, thank you! Without further ado, here are my photos of Sofi.
Until next time, thank you for reading, friend.
MADISON // DEEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Is it even a photoshoot if you don't get kicked out of at least one location? Madison and I were getting into the zone with the first few photos when a security guard drove up telling us we couldn't be there. Unexpected to me we left to plan b location. However, I was determined for the shoot to happen at the warehouse we got kicked out of. Luckily Madison agreed we would return to this “prohibited” place. An hour or so went by while shooting elsewhere and we headed back. I noticed the security guard was still there but in his car so I drove to the next parking lot while Madison changed all while holding my camera hehe. I parked the car and we both ran out to quickly continue our session (haha) It felt like a Marathon but we managed to get a few more shots. A Back up plan is always a must! (I think so anyway) even though driving around looking for locations is also fun. While we didn't get to explore the initial location like planned, I was so happy with how it all turned out! Here are the images with no noticeable desperation on Madisons face, of us sneaking around looking out for a security guard. I love what I do and clients who are always up for some fun, perhaps even more fearless than me :D
THE FLORIDA ROOM EP2 SCREENING // JAIALAI // SWEAT RECORDS
The Florida room released a film feat. the very talented boys of Jaialai and I had the honor to be there and capture some fun moments. Here are some favorites from the film release at Sweat Records in Miami, FL.
CYENNE // PORTRAIT SESSION // MIAMI,FL
Another lovely Sunday that Cyenne and I got to work together! So, I couldn't help write another blog from our latest session, and do you blame me? This shoot is the result of our initial location not being available and it turning out better than we imagined. Here are my favorite photos from this day. Enjoy.
