Why did I decide to trade the bustling streets of the Big Apple for the vibrant energy of Miami as a photographer? After all, isn’t New York City the ultimate Mecca for fashion, designers, jewelry, fashion accessories, cosmetics, and beauty? Well, it certainly is, and I spent a solid decade there. However, as many of my fellow creatives can attest, …
Strut on Oxygen and a moment with Isis King.
I had the privilege of being part of a wild and crazy show called Strut. It’s a series about transgender models who are trying to tear down the walls of the fashion industry. You might have seen a crazy scene between me and Isis King, one of the stars of the show who became famous as the first transgender contestant …
NBC News: Trans Model Arisce Wanzer Lands Cover of Spiegel Shot by Erika Barker
I am incredibly honored to have photographed such a groundbreaking image for cover of Spiegel Catalog. Arise Wanzer, a trans model who stars in Oxygen’s Strut, knocked the cover out of the park. I could not be more proud of her, my team, and my good friend Richard Lowe who brought this all together. If you have not had the chance to …