VOUS DEUX / 5  | 2015

As a direct result of having a KICK ASS crew, some crazy voodoo magic has occurred. I end the VOUSDEUX series with this shot, which I feel truly embodies the concept I envisioned and portrays the result of each slice of power & skill each team member has contributed to this shoot. 

If you haven’t checked out his work already, visit Crisanto’s page (linked below) for a better look into that crazy, but genius, mind of his. I won’t forget that moment during the shoot when he said with such focus that he was, “making art”, and I couldn’t agree more. 

Last but not least, big thanks to Christian Sison & Johan Tan for their invaluable assistance with lighting & hair. Y’all killed it. :) 

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VOUS DEUX / 4  | 2015

This is the last (and also my favorite) look! As the shoot unraveled, so did Jenna’s hair. This magic was made possible by Kérastase embassador and friend, Pavielyne Carandang. This was our first time working together on a shoot and it definitely won’t be our last. Thanks for unleashing our voodoo queen’s mane, Pave. You slayed it! 

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VOUS DEUX / 3  | 2015

I love the way this headpiece turned out. I created it as a last-minute addition to the shoot and Crisanto captured it beautifully in these shots. BIG thanks to my girl Sammie Ru for assisting with styling as well. You added the extra oomph to these looks! And of course, thank you for providing your witchy props. May the voodoo gods be ever in your favor. 

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VOUS DEUX / 2  | 2015

Jenna Lee, you are so damn fierce! Thank you for bringing life FIRE to my voodoo concept. She doesn’t know it, but I’ve used her as a muse on several occasions. A wonderful model with a wonderful personality. Loved working with you girl!! xo  

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VOUS DEUX / 1  | 2015

Nothing in life occurs by accident. They are consequences.  What you do unto the other, you do unto yourself.  Vous deux. You two. You, too. 

That is the essence of voodoo belief, and thus, the essence of this shoot. Stemming from personal experiences within the past year or more, I have really come to understand the power you hold in your own hands to influence the triumphs you gain, or to cause the trials you face. Do things happen because of luck, or because you have arranged yourself and your surroundings so that you have the optimal chance for success? Nothing good comes out of doing nothing. Surround yourself with REAL people, engage in GOOD habits, produce GREAT work; live healthily, heartily, and you’ll live happily. 

Be the “voodoo god” of your own life: make waves.

GEOPUNK SET 2/6 | 2015

Shifting angles, changing perspectives, dancing lines, kaleidoscopic shapes -- who knew something so structured could be so dynamic? 

FACADE MAGAZINE | 2015

GEOPUNK SET 1/6 | 2015

I don't want to lump these photos altogether, so I'll post them in 6 sets. I created this geometric wooden headpiece for my 3D Design class last semester with the intent to use it as a piece in a photoshoot. Mission accomplished.

The headpiece is meant to be a self-portrait. I chose to do a geometric frame structure that loosely resembles an eye. Eyes are symbolic for me in many ways: "Ais" or "Ai" is a nickname of mine; an eye represents "awakeness" or "awareness"; and finally, in the most obvious sense, it represents vision & sight. I am a creative and rely heavily on the visual senses. I have visions and goals for myself as a designer and a person that I want to accomplish. Yet at the same time, I try to make sure to have the sight to see what's in front of me and be aware of my surroundings, of what I have, and what I need to do to realize my visions. 

So glad to have worked with a great team, with great vibes, to produce great images.