We Can Do It (Pride)

A new shoot! I know right, I'm shocked myself, but

it was damn long over due, and it felt great to take photos

again!

With June being Pride month, I wanted this shoot to represent

my pride in not just my sexuality, but also personally. Taking 

direct inspiration from the 'Rosie the Riveter' poster, which was

initially created to boost worker morale in 1943, this iconic photo

went on to represent feminism in the 80's as well as other political

issues at the time.

For me, and I believe for many of my gay peers, this

represents so much of our culture as well, and although

this probably had nothing to do with gay rights, personally this

represents our continuous battle for acceptance, for equality. 

That we will always fight for what we believe in, for what

we are proud of. 

And so, this is my take on this iconic piece of history:

These Are The Special Times

"In these moments, moments of our lives

All the world is ours and this world is so right

You and I sharing this time together

Sharing the same dream as time goes by, we will find
These are the special times, times we'll remember
These are the precious times
The tender times, we'll hold in our hearts forever
These are the sweetest times, these times together
And through it all one thing will always be true
The special times are the times I share with you"

With Christmas around the corner, I wanted to do a shoot that

reflects not only the spirit of Christmas but also portray a softer

and more mature side of myself, perhaps even more vulnerable in

a sense. 

Geek Chic

This shoot took an unexpected turn, and would of

been another theme all together had it not been for my 

cousin Cindy, who bought these retro sunglasses for me,

and the theme Geek Chic was born.

Then, in mid shoot, I realised/decided to add some intellectual

reading into the shoot and thought of using one of my mom's

books in psychology. Standing in front of her book shelf though, instead,

my eye caught two books in particular, both theses, both by two

phenomenal women in my life. One by my mother, Cecilia

and the other by my oldest cousin Brigitte. 

This shoot is a dedication to these three phenomenal women. 

I give you Geek Chic.

Channeling

I came up with the name as I was doing the #shotophoot,

listening to drag music. As soon as I done my blush, I

screamed out loud, "I am giving you Ongina, I am giving you

Manila Luzon, I am giving you Alyssa Edwards, I am giving you

Jinkx Monsoon, I am giving you Latrice Royale, I am giving Nina

Flowers, I am giving you Pandora Boxx..." And then it hit me.. 

"I am giving you Dorian Kyle!"