Last I left off, I decided to write a bit about my trip to LA due in part to having a shoot with Shannon Brooke. This project was an exercising in exploring and celebrating myself. I wanted these images to reflect my coming out. They speak for me on what I am unable to put… Continue reading The Shoot
Tag: A La Mode
Working with Shannon Brooke
Luxurious, self-indulgent, and a bit of glamour was to be the start of my February. I had the honor of booking a shoot with Shannon Brooke; a photographer I've followed on IG and someone I've been wanting to work with, but a little too intimidated to reach out. A bit of backstory: I actually had… Continue reading Working with Shannon Brooke
Rosé Forêt
So I am still settling into my role with Bay Area Kei (BAK) as a newly appointed video editor. There was a post asking if anyone was available to do video edits and motion graphics and I happily volunteered. To provide some context here, my demo reel is in a state of poor neglect; I… Continue reading Rosé Forêt
Garnet Gateau 2021
The event "Bay Area Kei invites you to to attend Garnet Gateau, a Valentine's Day J-Fashion Virtual Event! Please join us for a weekend of live-streamed J-fashion panels, social mixers, interactive games, fashion walk, and more. The theme of Garnet Gateau invokes shades of crimson, the sweet taste of desserts, and feelings of luxury and comfort." Garnet… Continue reading Garnet Gateau 2021
Gramarye 2020
Image by Emma Z and used with permission the event Gramarye [noun]gram·a·rye /ˈgræməri/Occult learning; magic, necromancy, enchantment An alternative term for Grimoire, we encourage our guests to embrace their dark side and spellbind us with their betwitching looks. It is Hallow's Eve after all, so dressing as your otherworldly selves - be it sweet or spooky - is welcomed! Gramarye. (2020,… Continue reading Gramarye 2020
90s Lilac Dreamscape
the idea I have had this very loose, amorphic, abstract concept for a photoshoot I've had in mind to execute for a very long time but never felt quite prepared to do. But to explain this properly requires a bit of context, so let's start with that.I don't attribute myself as sexy or seductive. I… Continue reading 90s Lilac Dreamscape





