Traveling is about enjoying yourself, right? It's about being present while the water washes your feet as the sand secedes back into the shore, right? As true as that may be for most, our purpose as creatives was a little different. Our biggest goal was capturing content. Content. Content. Content. In the midst of the content capturing process, we did get lost in the moment and enjoy ourselves as well but the priority was always focused on creating.
Read MoreFor all those that have heard horror stories of traveling abroad and what happens in these cheap stays in local, rundown hostels, PLEASE stay to the end of this post. I PROMISE that this experience with this specific brand will most definitely change your mind. I also have to warn people that I have long refrained from using any hostel due to their outward appearance, amenities provided and the stories told by others so I too understand how people's perceptions of hostels can be negative.
Read MoreI'm sure most people reading this headline are wondering what can be wrong when you are afforded the opportunity to travel to countries foreign to your own and take photos? That would be the definition of a First World Problem, right? Therefore I will start this post by saying how amazing Costa Rica was to visit. Out of all the places I have visited, Costa Rica is truly at the top. From the people, to the culture (which I will address in another post), Costa Rica checks off so many boxes in the ‘dream living’ checklist. But first, let’s get into this trip as a whole being a first time experience for myself & Jaz.
Read MoreTabi Bonney x Kelly Fogel
Read MoreIf you aren’t hip to Pow Wow, pay close attention from here on.
Read MoreBriaBackwoods : @briabackwoods
Shot by Yogi : @yogitheshooter
The long-awaited Part deux to the Idle/Angle series has now arrived. I'm very proud of the series for a few reasons, one in particular being that the quality of the images and the expression through them is seamless but most importantly I can say that I am honestly proud that I was able to actually complete it. The problem I have often, as well as other artists that I speak to regularly, is keeping the same energy from inception to completion. It is so easy to get discouraged throughout the process and loose interest as a result but the mental fortitude needed to complete a vision is definitely an uphill battle.
Read MoreI mentioned it last time but this shoot in particular is what truly showed me, Faith is great at what she does. So unafraid to move and extend herself, it really shows her dedication to her craft. The movements being so fluid and natural but still being able to hold composure and not loose her model-self in the images is a skill. Looking forward to our next shoot for sure.
Read MoreAt the top of the year, I promised myself that I was going to put fear aside & end procrastination by going for what I want and pushing past places of comfortability.
Read MoreI think we can all agree that a nice suit is a win, in every situation.
Read MoreLiving on the East Coast, it’s truly hard to develop a true love and appreciation for the Beach. Don’t get me wrong, the beach has always been a place of peace for me - waves crashing, the soft sand beneath your toes, the intensity of the sun refreshing your skin but the water on the East Coast doesn’t allow you to fully engulf yourself in the experience (outside of South Florida). But the West Coast is a different beast and I didn’t realize how different until I arrived in Malibu to shoot with Vanessa (@overstandi).
Read MoreNew York, New York. Big city of dreams.
Read MoreIf this isn’t a sign that summer is on the way, we might not ever get one on the East Coast. 8 days into Spring and it’s still feeling just as Cold and gloomy as it has most of the winter. In actuality, it’s getting warmer but after spending 8 days in LA with 80 degree weather, it seems my body has refused to adjust to these cooler temperatures. As glad as I am to be home I still haven’t been able to settle back in to life in DC but being that I have no choice, I’ve got to force it out of myself.
Read MoreLove to Sunny Los Angeles. Big shoutout to the team behind this set.
Alison Norris (@alison.jn)
Jazmine Brinkley (@jazmine_brinkley)
First off, shoutout to Jaffy (@xjaffy on IG) for her dedication and growth within her craft. The conceptualization, the fit and execution in this shoot compared to our first shoot is monumental. I enjoy having the ability to grow my skill and understanding of my craft while simultaneously bringing my muses to higher heights as well. DC is truly on the rise and growth such as this one is a sign of the times we are currently living in and I'm excited for what's to come.
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Thank you Reah (@beeazyreezy on IG) for always trusting my visions and allowing me to capture you as vulnerable as you've ever been on camera. This shoot was great for me to explore but also to truly understand what it is that this camera can allow me to provide to both, culture & art.
Read MoreI love shooting with Jaz (@jazmine_brinkley) because of her willingness to create something deeper than surface level, we always aim to provide substance to our audience(s). So this shoot, in its fine art styling, are a testament to something we have been building towards for the extent of our collaborations. Her skill as a creative director are unmatched and I look forward to sharing more ideas and concepts that we create in the near future.
Read MoreFor all intensive purposes, I ended the past year chasing larger format shoots based on themes that peaked my interest. I set out to tap into topics that lied deep below the surface, while simultaneously, creating images that even satisfied the viewer on first look. The result was a series that I deemed, Idle/Angels.
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