maxine goes to vegas

Up and coming model Maxine is the queen of many things. 

lynnette haozous/chiricahua apache, navajo, taos pueblo: activist and artist

Lynnette Haozous (Chiricahua Apache, Navajo, Taos Pueblo) is a remarkable woman. She is a passionate activist, organizer, actress, writer, and artist. She is dedicated to justice, environment, and community and reaches many, many people with her stunning artworks.

Learn more about this amazing human below.

rebel girls on film

no matter which road you choose...

dance to your heart's content.

rock and roll photo shoot for fall 2016

indoor fashion photo shoot with four models. rock and roll style fashion editorial!

outdoor photo shoot with mikaela

Ever since I saw her pictures several months ago, I have been intrigued by this model. Her look is sublime. Perfect for Miri!

Outdoor Photo Shoot with the Young Ladies

Best shot of the day, IMO. Cippie is a natural.

In an attempt to appeal to "the kids" and make a ton more $$$, I decided to photograph some young ladies in my stuff. White Rock, near Los Alamos, in New Mexico, was our location, and we shot during the golden hour, because I cannot resist.

Photo Shoot with the Gorgeous Ashley Dunec

This woman has an incredible look! I happened to have an unexpected day off last week, so i asked Ashley Dunec to do an impromptu shoot. I was looking for catalog images, but Ashley was SO AWESOME and the location we found was SO AWESOME, that these may end up being an editorial after all!

Photo Shoot with Brian Spencer and Squee

Brian Spencer is one of the most talented photographers in the city, IMO. His vivid, warm captures of New Mexico are stunning.

Sarah Vasquez (aka Squee) is an insightful, very thoughtful model and photographer. 

Both are artists to the core.

Photo Shoot with Britt at the State Fair

This was definitely one of the greatest shoots I've had. I can say it's the first time I was able to manifest what was in my head out onto the finished pieces. 

Catalog Photography with Britt!

Last week we did an indoor catalog photo shoot of Miri Boheme bohemian shrugs and jackets with Albuquerque model Brittinia Di Mattia!

Our Girl Lacey is Hitting the Big Time!

Check out our girl, Lacey Walker! She's on the Stay Cute website!!!

My First Lookbook!

I love lookbooks! Such a great way to showcase designs and photo-shoot ideas!

Sneak Peak from My Shoot with David Nufer and Gladys Grado

Image by David Nufer

This weekend I had the great pleasure of working with photographer David Nufer in his amazing, glorious studio! David is especially well known for his dramatically beautiful product and portrait photos, and has been working with many of his clients for decades.

Photo Shoot with Toxic Tears!

In trying to rebrand Miri, I have been very attracted to the concept of a journey. This journey could be through time and space, and could be facilitated or symbolized by textiles. Textiles connect us with our past, in that the production and use of textiles in prehistory was a HUGE big deal for us as a species. Textiles connect us through space, also, because they are an integral part of our individual cultures and we can share them with others throughout the world. By sharing textiles, we share ourselves.

I'd love to depict women of all ages and cultures sharing and enjoying these textiles, teaching and learning from each other.

Our girl Lacey's Shoot with J.S. Webb Photography

O my god, Lacey did this amazing shoot with Josh Webb here in Albuquerque. She is a freakin superstar.

J.S. Webb Photography: In the Studio with Lacey

Photo Shoot with Kailani

My favorite shot of the day.

This weekend I had the privilege of working with one of the most amazing ladies I've ever met. In addition to being a glamorous supermodel, Kailani is an artist, community leader, and activist. She works with an organization called Warehouse 508, located in downtown Albuquerque.

Photo Shoot With Lacey

So beautiful it's almost ridiculous.

Another great fashion photo shoot with Lacey Walker this weekend!

She showed up ready to work, looking beautiful. She and her awesome sister even babysat the kids for a few minutes (brave ladies) so I could run down to the bank and get her fee (which I forgot to get in advance because i'm a freakin scatterbrain).

This time I used two softboxes with 250s on the background, one 500 with a yellow umbrella facing down from behind me onto the model, light from the window on Lacey's left side, and a gold reflector shining window light back onto Lacey's right side and face. I'm happier with this set than the last set, but the background is still too dark (editing has proving relatively fruitless in this regard) and I would like a better light on Lacey. 

Still evolving!

Photo Shoot with Katrina!

The gorgeous and fun Katrina came over for a photo shoot the other night and brought her baby son, Indigo! We had a blast shooting in my TINY little living room and got some great pictures. She's an amazing model and I hope we can do more together this year.