Photographer: Kelvin Watkins @watkinskelvin Model: Lauren Boyce @lauren.boyce

Makeup Artist: Mariia Tarkani @tarkani.mariia Model: Karina Balysheva @_angelova_k9 Photographer: Vivi Geller @geller_foto

For me, looking is expressed through mindful observation during the shoot. It encompasses the entire preparation process for the photo shoot and the photographic project. In portraiture, I convey this through a positive, engaging atmosphere with the subject and the entire team throughout the shoot.

Your practice moves fluidly between mathematics, fashion, and business strategy. How do these disciplines interact in your creative process when developing a new collection? These three disciplines do not exist independently in my system; rather, they form the underlying logic, the medium of expression, and the commercial execution strategy of my designs. My rigorous mathematical training at UCLA conditioned me to deconstruct complex, emotional forms using rational thinking.

My approach centers on restraint and precision. It starts with creating a calm environment where the model doesn’t feel overly directed. I give subtle guidance—small adjustments in posture or gaze—but I try not to overcorrect. That balance comes from allowing space for natural movement while gently shaping the frame.

Model: Catherine Day @catherineisabell1 Photographer: Dr. Paul Berg @lilith_rede_photography_llc

Photographer: Ketevan Mikaberidze @itskateography Model: Amitoj Gill @amitoj.kaur.gill

Model: Hannah Biton @hannahhan13 Photographer: Alex Ancheta @aanchetany

Makeup Artist: Elia Weppe @eliaweppe Photographer: Elia Weppe @e.weppe.photographie Model: Alexis Rallo @alexisrallo_off

Photographer: Anna Chalaia @anna_chalaia Model: Tamara Kochlamazashvili @littleorange3

Photographer: Diana Garaeva @ph_garaeva Modeling Agency: Fashion Stars @fashion_stars_agentstvo Model: Mariia Kurnukhina @maria.kurnukhina

Makeup Artist: Elia Weppe @eliaweppe Photographer: Elia Weppe @e.weppe.photographie Model: Umaro Darame @umarodarame4

Model: Silvia Baruffi @classlourry Makeup Artist: Selene Bonini @selenebonini_muah Fashion Designer: Just nees A dress @just_need_a_dress_ds Photographer: Deborah Cortelazzi @deborahcortelazziphotography Model: Andrea Cuoco @kid_riff Flower Arranger: Davide Salzano @davide_salzano

Model: Sarah Maria Giurgiuca @ yahoo.com Photographer: Diana Budacu @teleportbydianabudacu Modeling Agency: 22models @22modelsmanagement

Model/Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Hannah Castaneda @hannitchka Accessory Designer: Weiqing Long @a.s.y.i.i Photographer: Francisco Castaneda @elementsevenstudio brand founder/Accessory Designer: Chuqiao Zheng @a.s.y.i.i Wardrobe Stylist: Ana Lilia Zendejas @loversofmine_ Model/Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Ana Pau @chavezanapau