When I stepped behind the lens for this shoot with Whitney Mercy, I knew we weren’t just creating photographs—we were building a visual statement. Shot in-studio at my Downtown Los Angeles space, this collaboration with Model of Choice agency was designed to highlight intensity, structure, and movement, captured through a cinematic and fashion-forward lens.
Whitney Mercy’s presence is magnetic. Her posture, her power, her ability to channel elegance and raw emotion—it’s the kind of energy photographers wait for. We stripped the shoot back to the essentials: dramatic lighting, sculptural silhouettes, and a subtle color story that moved from crisp monochrome to surreal blue atmospherics. Every frame was crafted to be bold, dynamic, and editorial at its core.
The team behind this project brought precision and passion. Hair by Anthony Montoya (@its_anthonymontoya) sculpted gravity-defying textures that amplified Whitney’s strong bone structure. Albert Elizondo (@albertelizondo) kept the makeup sculptural yet modern—highlighting natural skin with iridescent finishes that caught the light just right. Stylist Mike Sam (@mikesam_creative) pulled looks that walked the line between futuristic fashion and timeless tailoring: structured jackets, exaggerated sleeves, and avant-garde textures all played key roles.
The most compelling part of this shoot was the duality: strength and softness, precision and play. One moment, Whitney posed with fierce, architectural tension; the next, she was moving like liquid—alive under blue gels and bending light. These are the sessions that remind me why I do what I do. It’s not about chasing trends—it’s about translating presence into portraits that resonate.
This shoot continues my mission to elevate portraiture with a fashion edge—fusing editorial style with personal essence. For emerging models, creative professionals, and brand visionaries alike, my studio sessions are built to capture the story behind the image.
To Whitney, Model of Choice, and the entire crew: thank you for the trust, the artistry, and the energy.
Credits:
Model: Whitney Mercy (@whitneymercyofficial)
Agency: Model of Choice (@modelofchoice)
Makeup: Albert Elizondo (@albertelizondo)
Hair: Anthony Montoya (@its_anthonymontoya)
Stylist: Mike Sam (@mikesam_creative)