Geez, thank goodness that this place exists. The best vegan doughnuts in the game.
Be sure to checkout Dun-Well Doughnuts (@dunwelldoughnuts) on Instagram.
Vee
This was such a quick and fun day, we came together a few days prior and thought of some looks that would work and ultimately we were able to agree upon a retro 70’s feel. My approach to these photos were to not exactly replicate the feel of vintage film shots but I was excited to use natural lighting with minimal accessories to control lighting. We just used whatever the sun provided and honestly it was refreshing. We were able to complete these photos in less than an hour and I had so much fun working on them.
Be sure to follow Vee (@itsVees_) on Instagram.
Selector Sean
This is my right hand man, my partner in crime. We paint the town red in every opportunity that we get. Quarantine has slowed down certain aspects of how we normally do business but we’re creative and flipped the script on this pandemic to keep the momentum going, in the safest way possible. There’s a lot on the horizon for the team…
Be sure to check out Selector Sean (@selectorsean) on Instagram, Soundcloud (click here) and his website www.selectorsean.com
Chantal Marie
A few years back I would regularly collaborate with my good friend Steven Thesier on many different visual projects, the brother has an innate entrepreneurial spirit and he connected me with some amazingly talented people and Chantal Marie is one of them. My favorite thing about these photos are the fact that Chantal was not supposed to be modeling on this day. Chantal is a ridiculously talented Hair Stylist and Make-up Artist and also is naturally one of the most people that I’ve ever met so as we wrapped up our shoot that day we all asked if she would be willing to be a part of the shoot and I’m so happy that she agreed to step in front of the camera. These photos ended up being my favorite images captured for the entire day.
Be sure to follow Chantal Marie (@thechantalmarie) in instagram to get a glimpse of her amazing work, the winged accessory that Chantal is wearing was created by the talented Bunnie Benton (@veljre) and lastly be sure to follow my brother Steven Theiser (@mr.thesier) to see some of his Graphic and Web Design projects.
Let's Work: LVNDR
It just feels great collaborating so frequently with someone who I have so much chemistry with. We tend to create so much with so little and it’s truly refreshing.
Be sure to checkout LVNDR (@lvndrwater) on Instagram.
Tianni Davis
I’ll always have a special place in my heart for this shoot. T’was an honor to help Tianni celebrate her 35th Birthday.
Be sure to follow Tianni (@thebohemianbody) on Instagram.
Cashmere
Shooting JPEG instead of RAW for Street Photography
I’ve really been having fun with shooting JPEGs on my Fujifilm XH-1, I think I’m going to start sharing more of my images that are completely unedited and shot just using the settings that I set in my camera.
Bagel Espresso Donuts.
It’s really been quite liberating to be able to take a photo of a moment and not alter it at all in post production. To truly have that moment genuinely and know that when I shoot it then that’s it. No Lightroom presets, no photoshop actions just what the photo is once I click my shutter.
Sitting in the backseat of my friends car and shooting through the window.
Once upon a time there were moments when I was hangout out with my friends or at a family gathering when I would take photos and people would ask me for them and I couldn’t share the photos as quickly as I could because I felt the need to shoot the photos in RAW and get the ABSOLUTE BEST quality of image, I must shoot the image in a flat neutral colored RAW file and take it home and create the magic that people enjoy. Although it’s gratifying to receive the appreciation from people when they see my images the process of creating that image is not as fun as I would like it to be.
Juneteenth 2020.
In the spirit of old school polaroid film; I’m able to take a photo, transfer images from my computer to my phone and then like magic I am able to airdrop the images to my friends while we are still in the moment and it feels incredible.
Prospect Park.
This is truly an exciting venture for me as an artist. To lose the need to prove myself to others has begun to melt away from my creative process. I would have never imagined that I would be using a APS-C crop sensor camera, within $70 manual lenses and releasing these images to the public without any retouching. It feels like I’m taking my power back as an artist and I feel like I can finally curate a style that I could call my own for the first time. I’m excited for what’s to come.
One of my favorite restaurants.
All photos were taken with a Fujifilm XH-1 w/ 25mm f/1.8
All images are unedited with no post processing.
Dayana Jean-Marie x Chastity J. (for Ites International)
I had the privilege of working an amazing team on this day. We were able to secure a location (unofficially) in Park Slope, Brooklyn and the area fit the color scheme of the clothing and the models’ skin tones beautifully. I was so happy about how well everyone worked together and the I think the great energy of the day shines through in these images. We had a great time and hopefully we can do this again.
Social Media Info:
Dayana Jean-Marie (@dayana_jeanmarie) x Chastity J. (@chasstacks) - Models
Ites International (@itesint) - Wardrobe
Christina Artwell (@fromtheamazon) - Producer
Shanice Thompson x Kiara Ailene
I always enjoy observing people in their natural state, while on a video shoot that I was capturing some behind the scenes footage for I noticed that a few of the models were taking some shots of themselves on their iPhones. I watched how well the models were photographing each others’ angles and giving each other encouraging positive reinforcement and it was inspiring because I know of a lot of photographers who don’t know how to create such a supportive, fun and dope atmosphere for their talent. I decided to take a backseat and watched these women in their element and (with their permission of course) just captured the moment with minimal input. It was so much fun.
Be sure to follow Shanice (@its_sha_nice) x Kiara (@kiara_ailene)