There are shoots that live at the intersection of fantasy and fashion—and this one was exactly that. Inspired by the energy of a digital age and the pulse of downtown Los Angeles nightlife, this beauty-forward editorial was all about transformation, intensity, and movement.
With saturated blue gels, prismatic reflections, and pulsing light trails, the mood was unapologetically futuristic. We used in-camera motion blur, custom lighting techniques, and expressive styling to create a world that felt somewhere between fashion dreamscape and hyper-modern music video.
Model Leona Naomi (@leonanaomii) was electric—every movement, every glance a frame-worthy moment. Her ability to shift between cinematic stillness and kinetic expression brought the visual concept to life. From graphic wet-look hair to iridescent skin and sculpted chrome eye makeup, every element was designed to reflect a new kind of beauty—fluid, edgy, and unforgettable.
Makeup by Mat Wulff (@matwulff) took shimmer and contrast to bold new levels. Hair by Justin (@ahappyjustin) sculpted ultra-modern shapes that played with light and motion. Styling by Baby Babushka (@thebabybabushka) pulled statement pieces from Balenciaga (@balenciaga), bringing structure and futuristic energy to each frame.
This shoot is a continuation of my mission to blur the lines between portraiture, fashion, and visual art. For models, brands, and creatives looking to make an unforgettable impact, this is the kind of work I live for.
Credits:
Model: Leona Naomi (@leonanaomii)
Makeup: Mat Wulff (@matwulff)
Hair: Justin (@ahappyjustin)
Styling: Baby Babushka (@thebabybabushka)
Wardrobe: Balenciaga (@balenciaga)
Photography: Nick Berardi (@nickberardi)