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.
Madeline - Red Chair Project
Months of preparation culminated in my "red chair project," a studio shoot I envisioned and finally executed. I painted the chair specifically for this idea, and Madeline's posing and stunning presence were key to bringing the concept to life. The bold reds of the chair, phone, heels, and lips stand out against the depth of the shadows. My lighting setup included a Godox AD600 with a Glow EZ Lock 25" softbox as the key and a Godox AD200 with a 7-inch reflector dish for fill. The settings were f/7.1, 1/100s, and ISO 100. The shoot was accomplished on August 3rd 2025.
Madeline - Kick Off Week
"I had an impromptu shoot with Madeline on August 26th. While the plan was to use the rain machine, we started indoors to celebrate the NFL season with some football-themed shots. We went for two distinct looks: a low-key and a high-key set.
For the low-key setup, I used a Godox AD600 with a 42-inch Glow beauty dish for the key light. A Godox AD200 with a 25-inch beauty dish provided lower fill, and two Godox MS300Vs with 3-foot strip boxes created visible backlights.
The high-key images were lit with two Godox SK400s and 48-inch strip boxes, while a Godox DP400III-V with a 7-inch octagon softbox served as the key light.
All images were captured with a Canon R5.
Camera Settings:
Low Key: RF24-105mm F4 L lens at f/9, 1/125 sec, ISO 100
High Key: RF70-200mm F2.8 L lens at f/9, 1/100 sec, ISO 100"
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.