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#chronosphere” New Work in @volition.mag Body Positivity Issue featuring Bionic Pop Artist Viktoria Modesta @viktoriamodesta Photographer: Sequoia Emmanuelle @sequoiaemmanuelle Photography Assistants: Maria Quiroga-Cantillo @mariaqphotography/ and Angie Sarkisyan @ngelight Stylist: XS Studio (Sebastian Hull and Xochic West) @x.s.studio MUA; David Velasquez @mugopus Hair: Ana Estela @anna_estella Production/Set: Rio Warner @riowarner Location: The Caster House (Los Angeles, CA) @casterhouse Dress: @marineserre_official Earring: @junyawatanabeofficial (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnj2Qx_HOzP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1amtmxaxapjy4

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A few years ago, I went up to Oakland to visit a long time friend of mine @blacklotusclothing at her incredible house that she has turned into a complete art installation inside and outside. She built all the sets in this series of photos for a collaboration she did with @sarahaaseart and @redrabbit7 (Tell me if I am missing credits Christina) I went up to shoot portraits of people in these sets in addition to being costumed by Christina herself and some other designers, @ohyescelest and @melodiadesigns With make-up and hair by @muse_mua I loved having my turn to play in these amazing sets. I enjoyed it so much and it always makes me remember how special and magical it feels to do these kinds of photo shoots. I find it so rewarding to be able to offer this experience to others. I have found this to be one of the most fun and best ways to embody self love and adoration. #myvoguemoment Photos of me @sequoiasworld shot by @blacklotusclothing Wearing @ohyesceleste Make-up by @muse_mua (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnbpG7yHgTJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tzid7553y62m

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New work in @jejunemag featuring my dearest @khrystyana Such an inspiring woman!! Please go to Jejune Magazine.com and check out her full interview. Q-In Jejune's recent shoot you were photographed as Marilyn Monroe, what do you have to say about the messages of self acceptance and self love that this fashion icon portrays? Actually, this shoot was very special to me. Because during my low points, when I was self belittling and wanting to be anyone but myself, I looked up to Marilyn and wanted so much to be like her. In the process. I lost myself, because I wanted to be anyone else but myself since I felt that the real me was worthless. Now I made this whole circle of embracing my body, personality, face raw and real. There are so many images of me out there with no makeup on, and now I found myself face to face with this re introduction to “play” but this time I wasn’t trying to be like Marilyn. I was just being confidently me, sharing similar qualities and style as her. Fully aware and appreciating, I felt so at home to not deny myself yet play the iconic character lovingly. It was a liberating shoot because I don’t have to deny the affect of idols, I can choose to have them impact me without rejecting my own nature. Creative Direction: Sequoia Emmanuelle @sequoiaemmanuelle Model: Khrystyana @Khrystyana Make-up artist: Julie Brooks @Muse_mua Stylist: Jen Summers @muheeka Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker @dustinnbakerr (at Downtown LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMXXCVHT_5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hya0yuwn4c4k

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New work in @JeJune Magazine with Interview with @Khrystyana Our featured model in this story, Khrystyana, shot beautifully by Sequoia Emmanuelle, shows the beauty, and sexy appeal Marilyn had with some innocence and fun. Khrystyana is a body-positive activist. Jejune Magazine got to interview and learn more about her strides for acceptance and her appreciation of all human body types. She is helping a social movement rooted in the belief that all human beings should have a positive outlook on their image. I am not sure that Marilyn felt this way about herself, but the movies and imagery we have all seen, suggest she did. Foreword by Alison Hernon, Fashion Director, Jejune Magazine (See the full interview at jejunemagazine.com) Photography & Creative Direction: Sequoia Emmanuelle @sequoiaemmanuelle Model: Khrystyana @Khrystyana Make-up artist: Julie Brooks @Muse_mua Stylist: Jen Summers @muheeka Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker @dustinnbakerr Dress: Pin Up Girl Clothing (@pinupgirlclothing) Wrist Gloves: Vintage Earrings: Jared Jamin (@jaredjamin) (at Downtown LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHbhk6n5Qf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wc826vgwyu6e

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New work in @JeJune Magazine with Interview with @Khrystyana JJ- What inspired you to become a BodyLove Activist? K- It just happened.  I am passionate about helping people to accept themselves and find love for their bodies. And then slowly people labeled me as “body love activist." I wasn’t planning to become one. (See the full interview at jejunemagazine.com) Photography & Creative Direction: Sequoia Emmanuelle @sequoiaemmanuelle Model: Khrystyana @Khrystyana Make-up artist: Julie Brooks @Muse_mua Stylist: Jen Summers @muheeka Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker @dustinnbakerr Blouse: Pin Up Girl Clothing (@pinupgirlclothing) Highwaist Shorts: Sugarpuss Clothing (@sugarpussclothing) Earrings: Jared Jamin (@jaredjamin) (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHNugIHsbD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bine7it7i27t

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New work in @JeJune Magazine with Interview with @Khrystyana JJ- What inspired you to become a BodyLove Activist? K- It just happened.  I am passionate about helping people to accept themselves and find love for their bodies. And then slowly people labeled me as “body love activist." I wasn’t planning to become one. (See the full interview at jejunemagazine.com) Photography & Creative Direction: Sequoia Emmanuelle @sequoiaemmanuelle Model: Khrystyana @Khrystyana Make-up artist: Julie Brooks @Muse_mua Stylist: Jen Summers @muheeka Hair Stylist: Dustin Baker @dustinnbakerr Blouse: Pin Up Girl Clothing (@pinupgirlclothing) Highwaist Shorts: Sugarpuss Clothing (@sugarpussclothing) Earrings: Jared Jamin (@jaredjamin) (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnHNugIHsbD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lhlli8m6uucp

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Outakes I shot of musician and actor Trevor Jackson. We were shooting his single that dropped a while ago B&W (Benz in my Wallet) You can catch him as the lead role in the new movie “Superfly” and on the TV show “Grownish”. @trevorjackson5 was super fun to work with. Fun, high energy and sweet, and such a talent! Styled by @apuje https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFQ9aanuxa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=51hozb68ebl7

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Happy birthday @officiallymosh 🌟💕❤️💋 Photo by @sequoiaemmanuelle Dress by @pinupgirlclothing Styled by @muheeka Hair by @anna_estella Make-up @debramacki Shot at The Palace Theatre (Los Angeles) (at Los Angeles Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmyzGXNHvqh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eqdfu3s7uiej

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@officiallymosh shot at The Palace Theatre Downtown LA. I love my neighborhood here, full of such incredible history and old architecture. Always inspiring to walk these streets and look for shoot locations. Photo by @sequoiaemmanuelle Robe by @ohyesceleste Jewelry by @mariannaharutunian Shoes @louboutinworld Styled by @muheeka Hair by @anna_estella Make-up @debramacki Thank you to @manique_void and The Palace Theatre 🙏 (at Los Angeles Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_vh9cHGmd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14wjx7w1n7rom

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@officiallymosh shot at The Palace Theatre Downtown LA. I love my neighborhood here, full of such incredible history and old architecture. Always inspiring to walk these streets and look for shoot locations. Photo by @sequoiaemmanuelle Robe by @ohyesceleste Jewelry by @mariannaharutunian Shoes @louboutinworld Styled by @muheeka Hair by @anna_estella Make-up @debramacki Thank you to @manique_void and The Palace Theatre 🙏 (at Los Angeles Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_eIF1HuhM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d0qokg3ij6z0

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Such an honor to create these images with @RoseMcgowan along with powerful words, for @Papermagazine BRAVE "Where we see light, we should foster it. Blow an ember into flame. We have the ability to truly change the world — but only together." Rose McGowan on being brave together. The actress and activist addresses misconceptions in an op-ed for PAPER. Photography: @sequoiaemmanuelle Stylist: @majestyblack Art Direction: @sequoiaemmanuelle & @majestyblack Makeup: @muse_mua using @katvondbeauty Headpiece by @Houseofmalakai (at Downtown LA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmOpxVLHIqO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1s6853xm00zo6

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Model, artist and muse @hwahwalala Shot downtown LA.. I love finding beautiful textures to shoot, in the gritty streets in my Neighborhood. #mural by @retna Fashion: gloves by @majestyblack & @houseofmalakai (collaboration gloves) jacket @rickowensinternational glasses @gentlemonster #make-up by @katvondbeauty

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Model, artist and muse @hwahwalala Shot downtown LA.. I love finding beautiful textures to shoot, in the gritty streets in my Neighborhood. #mural by @retna Fashion: gloves by @majestyblack & @houseofmalakai (collaboration gloves) jacket @rickowensinternational glasses @gentlemonster #make-up by @katvondbeauty (at Downtown LA)