This shoot with Ariana Emnace was a blast. I brought my cameras; she brought her gloves and angel wings.
You can follow Ariana on IG here @Oh_Nana143 and keep an eye on the publication for more shoots with her.
-Oliver
Stelli in Studio + Interview
Stelli and I shot in the studio using lots of Saran Wrap, flowers and bodysuits.
Shooting with Stelli is always a blast. She’s not only a very talented model, but also very down to earth and full of new ideas and concepts.
Here is a short interview with her:
Got any favorite quotes?
My favorite quote is from the book The Little Prince, “ it is only with the heart one can see rightly, anything essential is invisible to the eye”.
What’s your favorite movie you’ve seen this year? (It can be old or new, as long as it was new to you)
My favorite movie I watched recently this year was The Breakup with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. I definitely needed that moving on after my own breakup and the realness mixed with the humor really helped me feel more content with what I was going through.
What’s your favorite part about modeling?
My favorite part of modeling is getting to really connect with myself and my physical appearance. I’m definitely in my head a lot and it’s nice to be able to put away the glasses and business casual attire and not think about my “real” life, and take the time to go back to my little girl roots of just wanting to play dress up. And even during those more awkward shoots where I’m doing something random, I still feel very connected to my body and get to separate whatever is in my head at the time to be in the shoots.
What’s your unwinding routine?
Favorite unwinding routine. I definitely keep it pretty easy, I’m not a whole 10 step skincare girly. But more on the side of I smoke a little bit of weed then just do what my body needs. Sometimes I’ll go for a walk or do some yoga, others I just take a shower and listen to some music. I also really like cooking and baking so a lot of the times my day ends with putting on a vinyl making some food. Meditating is also a big thing for me, I don’t have any type of routine, but just taking a few minutes or however to let my breath and thoughts settle.
Favorite pizza toppings??
Pizza is definitely green chili (im addicted) and pepperoni. I also can go for Hawaiian or BBQ chicken because pineapple can belong on pizza.
If you could travel anywhere, what’s at the top of your list?
If I could go anywhere definitely Wales or Spain. Wales just seems absolutely beautiful. And my family has roots in Spain so it would be really nice to see where we come from and experience the culture.
You can follow Stelli on Instagram here @Its.Stelli and keep an eye out for more shoots with her in the future.
Till next time,
-Oliver
Hunter Chrislyn Mikus Editorial
Hunter and I shot some editorial photos of her in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Hunter and I had a blast creating these images. She always brings a range of moods and emotions to life.
Till next time,
-Oliver Endahl
Sarah Bella in Pepsi
A few shots from my time with model Sarah Bella sporting Pepsi attire
Sarah brought the A game and really crushed the retro Pepsi vibe.
Sarah’s makeup was done by the talented Sommer Anzaldo.
Till next time,
-Oliver Endahl
Ariana Emnace in SoCal
Ariana Emnace is a dancer and model. We’ve been shooting for nearly a decade, and it’s always a blast.
For these photos, Ariana and I created at Santa Monica Beach, a photo studio that had built a set resembling the inside of a private jet, a white cyc-wall, and also an indoor photoshoot pool.
Loved the golden light we got here and how it backlit her hair.
Love the ethereal nature of these ones with her in the dress in the water.
Ariana is captivating to photograph. She always brings a unique and intriguing energy to the photos.
You can follow Ariana on Instagram here, and keep an eye on this website for more photos from our shoots.
-Oliver
Sydney Tyra in Los Angeles
Model and dancer Sydney Tyra & I have shot a few times at different studios in the LA area.
For these photos we utilized a warehouse, a brightly colored pop art-esq room, and also the indoor pool that a studio had available to rent.
Shooting in this pop art room was fun. Ya’ll know I love color, and this room had a lot of it.
We finished up with this pool photo studio room featured below. (Which is a pool that has a glass cutout that the photographer can shoot through.) I’ve posted a behind the scenes video of this location on my social media for those curious.
Shooting with Sydney Tyra is always a blast. She has a charisma that engulfs the camera and creates a vibrancy within the photos. And while most models/people want to create work that’s already been done before, Sydney isn’t afraid to take risks and create new aesthetics.
Till next time,
-Oliver