Ariela - Skater Vibe
After working together at a few of my events, Ariela and I finally made time for a dedicated shoot on August 27th. We merged the skate culture vibe with my graffiti wall set—I love how the energy came together!
Fun Fact: I used AI on a few shots to enhance the blend and mood of the background and foreground.
The 3-light setup was designed to feel urban: I used two Godox MS300Vs with yellow gels to create that background light look on Ariela, and a Godox AD600 with a 42-inch Glow beauty dish as the main light.
Shot on the Canon EOS R / RF24-105mm f/4 L at f/8, 1/100 sec, ISO 100.
Chi - Net Gown
Chi and I took these images at the Leslie Studio on January 8th, 2025. We aimed for a moody, 70s-inspired vibe, so we created the set with a vintage lamp, an old radio, a retro box TV, and a paneled wall adorned with a framed painting. To complete the aesthetic, we dressed her in a fitted net dress. I shot these images with a Godox 60W LED light as the key, and an 80W GVM RGB light panel to complement the ambient light from the lamp. I used my Canon R5 with the Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 lens to capture these images, with settings at f/1.4, 1/100s, and ISO 400.
Tamahtzi - Gold Elegance
Kicking off my 53rd season of life with a glamorous studio set featuring the amazing Tamahtzi, (8-26-25)! I had the pleasure of meeting her at a fashion show in March and knew her elegant look would be perfect for this kind of set.
For this set, I used a 4-light setup:
Key: Godox AD600 on a 42-inch Glow beauty dish
Fill: Godox AD200 on a 25-inch Glow beauty dish
Backlights: Two Godox MS300Vs with strip boxes
Camera Settings: f/9, 1/125 sec, ISO 100 on my Canon EOS R5 with an RF24-105 f4 lens.
Saige - Pink Swimwear
On February 22, 2025, my studio hosted a content day for Models of Texas. Although I was initially there as a host, I ended up helping to capture some of the beautiful models. This set of Saige was shot using my Canon R5 with an RF70-200mm F2.8 lens. The lighting setup included two Godox SK400s with 48-inch strip boxes as fill lights and a Godox DP400III-V with a 7-inch octagonal softbox as the key light. The camera settings were f/9, 1/100s, and ISO 100.
Daisie - Fishnet Stockings
05-07-25, I had a shoot with Daisie, where she wanted to express her emotional side. We worked together to create a series of images that beautifully blend vulnerability with a sense of quiet sensuality. I think she did an incredible job of conveying that emotion, and I’m honored to have captured it.
For this session, I used a Canon R5 with the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. To shape the light, my main light was a Godox AD600 inside a Glow Deep Parabolic modifier, with a Godox AD200 in a 25-inch Glow beauty dish for fill. My Camera settings: f/8, 1/400 sec, ISO 100.
Kristina - Drinks
On May 24th of 2025, Kristina & I were scheduled to meet at the Houston Museum to capture some images walking around but we got the time mixed up and would not have made it in time. Instead we headed to Ruggles Black, a Paleo Keto Friendly Restaurant in the River Oaks area. We caught up and conversated on future endeavors then captured these cool images over a few drinks.
Stacey - Victorian
On March 3rd of 2025, Stacey and I got together to capture a few sets to build up her portfolio. For this set we went with a Saloon styled outfit, with corset bustier, ruffled skirt and boots to match. I added some red leaf trees for a prop to go with her red corset. I paired my Canon R5 with my RF70-200mm F2.8 to capture these images as well as my Godox AD600 with a 37" Glow Deep Parabolic modifier. My settings were f3.2 1/100s and ISO 125.
Garcia - Sisters
Excited to finally share these images of the Garcia sisters together, a set you haven't seen on the blog yet! This shoot took place on November 16, 2023, at Mulberry Studio before it closed its doors. While I had worked with Rebecca before, this was my initial experience photographing Alexa, and despite sharing the space with another photographer, our collective workflow was exceptional. This session kicked off many more collaborations with them, a journey documented in my earlier and upcoming posts.
For the captures, I relied on two setups:
A Canon R5 and the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens at f/5.6, 1/125 sec, ISO 100.
A Canon R with a Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 lens at f/1.4, 1/160 sec, ISO 200.
Chi - Ladder
Captured these images of Chi in January at the Leslie Studio. I utilized my parents' old wooden ladder as a prop, finding its aesthetic well-suited for her long legs, and opted for a semi low-key lighting setup. The key light was a Godox AD600 on a 42-inch octagon, with a Godox AD200 on a 27-inch octagon providing lower fill. Shot with a Canon R5 and the RF70-200mm f/2.8 lens at f/9, 1/100 sec, ISO 100.
Railey - Black Stockings
Talk about turning a 'bad luck' day into pure gold! These images of Railey, shot on Friday, June 13th, 2025, are easily my favorite set of the year so far – and I've had some really strong ones waiting to be posted. We absolutely crushed it, capturing so many incredible moments that choosing what to edit was the hardest part. My gear for this session was the Canon R5 paired with the RF 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. For lighting, I used the Glow EZ Lock 42" softbox with my Godox AD600 as the key, and the 25" softbox with my AD200 for fill.
Kirstyn - Window Shadow
I bought a Godox SA-P Projector back in March but because of back orders I didn’t receive the good gobos for it until July. Because of this I was anxious to test it out. So I got my muse at the time, (Kirstyn) to come through and see what we could create. The lighting for the set was a GVM P80S with the Godox SA-17 Bowens Mount Adapter with Godox SA-P Projection Attachment. Images were taken with my Canon EOS R with a Canon 85mm F1.8 lens.
Summer - Victoria Secret
The date March 23rd 2021, the location HTX Mulberry Studio and model was the beautiful Filipina, Summer. For this set we started off with her in Jeans with her Victoria Secret bikini underwear peaking out of them. She then proceeded by removing the jeans to showcase her very fit body. My mirrorless Canon EOS R was used to shoot this set with an 85mm lens. Fstop was 5.0, Exposure 1/125 of a second and ISO was 100. Lighting for this set a was Godox SK400II with a 60” Octagon soft box, accompanied with two Godox SK400II studio strobes with 14x63in strip boxes with honeycombs to give me my pure white background.
Sam - Opening Day
Since it’s opening day for the Astros, I figured it would be the perfect time to post these images of Samantha. We took these last year on August 6th at HTX Studio 409. I shot these with my Canon EOS R and my 35mm 1.4 Sigma Art lens. My lighting for this set was a Godox SK400II with a 60” Octagon soft box.
Heather - Police Officer
Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t mind being pulled over by this police officer. Heather is one of my favorite models to work with even though we hadn’t work together in a little over a year when we got back in the studio together, (December 29, 2020), it was like we had never stopped. A Godox SK400II studio strobe with a 38” deep parabolic octagon softbox and a SK300II with a 8”x24” stripbox was used to light up this funsized model. Camera of choice was my Canon EOS R mirrorless camera and 35MM Sigma Art lens.
Squid Vicious - Monochrome
This was one of the final shoots at HTX Studio 409. I took these images on October 3rd 2020. From the jump, Squid Vicious and I had great shoot chemistry. Before I could mention to her how I’d like her to move she would do it just like I imaged. Honestly it was a little weird but great at the same time. For this set I lit her up with 3 Godox SK400II. The main light used a 32” octagon soft box and then the other two were behind her on both sides with red gels on both to light up the smoke. Camera used was my Canon EOS R.
Squid Vicious - Too Hot for Xmas
Put the kiddos to bed for this set. I had to cut some from this set to keep it PG-13 instead of a R rating. Okay maybe it’s NC-17 I don’t know. Anyway this set of Squid Vicious was taken on December 6th 2020 at HTX Mulberry Studio. This tatted beauty produces some provocative but tasteful images.
Squid Vicious - Sexy Elf on the Shelf
Here’s one of my favorite clients, I’ve worked with her twice and each time she’s crushed it. This set was taken on December 6th, 2020. She has a look to her that’s just “vicious,” LOL. The images on the way background lighting was my typical white setup. A 60” Octagon softbox as the main light and 2 Godox SK400II studio strobe with 14x63” stripboxes on the background. With the tree images I used a Godox SK400II studio strobe with a 38” Glow EZ Lock Deep Parabolic Quick Softbox.
Sam - Pinup
November 21st, 2020, 4:00pm, Midtown Park. That was the date, time and location of this shoot. The model, Miss Samantha Nickkole, the beautiful fun sized blonde with an incredible smile. Every time I work with her it’s a pleasure. I used my Canon EOS R to capture these images and light was provided from my Flashpoint AD200 with a 26” Octagon.
Sam - Astros
I love shooting with this funsized blonde beauty. I’ve worked with Samantha a few times during the past three years and everyone time we finish a shoot I fell like a happier person. She has one of the best personalities I’ve every been around and I haven’t even mention how beautiful and sexy she is. This set was taken on August 6th 2020, because she knew even with all the controversy surrounding the Astros, they would make the playoffs and still do well in the playoff. My camera of choice was my Canon EOS R mirrorless camera with a 35mm f1.4 Sigma lens. Two Godox SK400II studio strobe with 14x63in strip boxes were used to light Samantha up for these images.