Projects Creatively Directed by ya girl.
Lather Me UpI wanted to do some beauty shots with no makeup, while incorporating Black owned skin care products. Alyssa, a fellow modelographer that I follow, was nice enough to agree to collaborate and shoot these with me. We even found out we live around the corner from each other lol. Enjoy!
Photographer: @yellow.jade / @yj.media [June 2022] |
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NeatI was asked to creatively direct a high fashion men's photoshoot, by a photographer friend of mine. Here a few of the shots, enjoy!
Photographer: @fainholly Model: @jdthesilvermodel [April 2022] |
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EVERLASTINGEver since shooting at this location, I knew I had to come up with a concept to shoot there. Everlasting refers to the African American proverb that “Black don’t crack, unless you do it.” I wanted photos that captured the essence of being a Black Woman in the 60/70s, because the sistas have been trendsetting since the beginning of time! It’s giving very much Diana, Donna & Diahann. We shot 9 different looks in less than 2 hours, don’t sleep on us okay!!!
Photographer: @aubree.photos MUA: @tyler.preyer Wardrobe Stylists: @effortlessly.ebony & @claudistheillest of @ecstylemethod [Oct. 2021] |
Chocolate ThundaI've been wanting to explore different hairstyles, so I thought why not get a wig. What more perfect than a huge afro to be my first wig & I named her Willie Isaac Hayes. I definitely was super inspired by a photoshoot done by Raul Romo of Shalae. We are serving bawdy, booty & a whole lotta BLACK!
Photographer: @farofocal MUA: @zhonetheekreator [Jan. 2021] |
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Culture Locs Relaunch
Tiana reached out to me to direct her relaunch for her company and website. She wanted the feel of the project to be melinated Kings & Queens with locs. Not only did I get to direct the group shoot, I also styled it too! From set design, to shoot vibes, I love to pay special attention to detail. Tiana was able to take advantage of the Royal Spread service for the group shoot & the Eyez on the Prize service for her product shoot.
Group Shoot (Photos 1-6)
Owner/Hairstylist/Model: @culture_locs Photographer: @blo602 of @legendslegacyia Videographer: @queencityproduction Models: @tela.malone @model_sammie_e_tellem & @callmestylz MUA: @prettyray_mua Body Oil: @queenblossom.us [Jan. 2021] |
Product Shoot (Photos 7-12)
Owner/Hairstylist/Stylist: @culture_locs Photographer: @shotbysade_official Models: @tela.malone & @culture_locs [Jan. 2021] |
JuxtaPOSEThese are the un-published images from my project published in OFF TOWN Magazine. This concept was to mix contrasting styles and settings. We took the street to the wild, formalities to a faux motherland & combined masculine and feminine elements in the studio. I couldn't be any more gracious to have assembled and worked with this amazing team. Everyone brought their A-game & we executed the vision!
Photographer: @jeffottocreative MUA: @bakedbysasha Wardrobe Stylist: @inditheholisticstylist [Nov. 2020] |
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#TheLoreLook Virtual Fashion ShowThis is a visual project that I was inspired to create by Fashion Designer Claude Kameni's NYFW 2020 Virtual Fashion Show. I was able to include designs from other Black Women owned-businesses. Enjoy!
Videographer: @alonvisual Look 1: Stacked Jeans from @the_goaled_mine Look 2: Bandage Dress from @moni_inc Look 3: Shorts/Shoes from @boohoo Waistbeads: @thegoddistouch Song: The Weekend x @sza - AfroHouse Dub Mix by @ibejamesbiko [Oct. 2020] |
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Fallen FruitHere are the un-published images from my project that was published in Like a Lion Magazine. I was inspired by images of beautiful, black women on luxurious picnics and brunches. I also recently got back on twitter & found so many amazing black photographers that have inspired me. Enjoy the glow!
Photographer: @zeniths.visuals MUA: @zhonetheekreator [Inspos: @vanessa_gyimah , @frezarr , @dailiperez & @jordevity] [Oct. 2020] |
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Queen of Diamonds
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This project actually has a funny story: I won some swimsuits from a photoshoot contest, it took me a whole year to actually get the outfits, then they disappeared the day of this shoot! Luckily I had backups & was still able to accomplish my spooky glam look! This was a mature twist on Alice in Wonderland, starting out very glam and transitioning to a little gore, in order to be festive for October.
Photographer: @farofocal
Glam Makeup: @zhonetheekreator
[Oct. 2020]
Photographer: @farofocal
Glam Makeup: @zhonetheekreator
[Oct. 2020]
Masked MissionI wanted to be able to showcase my creative directing capabilities, so I developed one of my concepts into a group shoot. The concept stemmed from the Weeknd's House of Balloon album cover with a dash of Set It Off, and a whole lot of fashion. I was very excited for this shoot, because I was able to assemble a full team for it. We ended up running into issues with the location, but we worked through several obstacles and were able to come out with these great images!
•••• Photographer: @j.w.images Models: @liivglobal (red) & @_hollykmuse (purple) MUA: @zhonetheekreator Designer/Stylist: @brenton_joness Videographer: @queencityproduction [July 2020] |
Concrete PRIDE
An Ode to Barbados
If you can't tell by now, Rihanna has been a huge inspiration to me throughout my life. She is the epitome of fierceness, femininity, and living unapologetically. I wanted to create a concept that honored her spirit and essence. I often get compared to her as far as looks and this is my way of changing that narrative. This concept was influenced heavily by the flag of Barbados, RiRi's home country. Blue is for the sea and the sky, Gold for the sand & the broken Trident represents their independence from Britain. Rihanna is very vocal about how happy she is whenever she gets to spend time in her hometown & I wanted this set to exude pride, while still staying true to being a SAVAGE. There is more than what meets the eye, or as they say in Barbados, "Duh is more in de mortar dan de pestle". |
Photographer: @farofocal
MUA: @zhonetheekreator [Nov. 2019] |
The Perfect Touch
My "The Perfect Touch" concept was inspired by Dita Von Teese's campaign for her gloves collection with Gaspar Gloves. Every time I put together a concept, I always plan out the theme, looks, props, setting, makeup & mood/looks for the shots. The team I had for this project were beyond professional & we executed this phenomenally. Enjoy!
Photographer: @youasartphx Makeup Artist: @zhonetheekreator Hairstylist: @p_janaehair Bodysuit: Boohoo [May 2019] |
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