Beautiful Autumn was a tender 14 years of age when we took these images. It was her first day modelling, and she’s a pro now. So proud of her!
Wardrobe: Jesse J. Collections
Hair Styling: Wendy Diaz
Make-Up: Kat Checa
Lighting Tech: Alexander Quel
Photographed at Aesthesia Studios, Los Angeles
It was an honor and pleasure to photograph this band lead by Miles Davis’ nephew Vince Wilburn Jr and consisting of Miles Davis alumni. There was no other time to do the group shot than after the band’s rehearsal the night before their performance at the Hollywood bowl. We set up a background at the Los Angeles rehearsal studio, and ended up shooting this within a matter of 30 minutes after the band’s rehearsal. Everyone was tired and wanted to chat and eat rather than having their picture taken 🙂 But they pulled it together. Preparation was everything here.
I am proud to call Lolis my friend. He’s a wonderful writer and chef with a beautiful spirit, and it has been a pleasure, always, to work with him.
My first shoot for a major record label, Universal in this case, and a shoot that went as smooth as can be. Richard was delightful, the shoot was a blast, and celebrity wardrobe stylist Maddy Simpson made his looks match Richard’s outstanding talent.
