Director & Photographer @Laretta Houston 📸🎥

Photographer: @larettahouston Portrait of Model: @valentinasagaa Lighting: @hello.yujia Lighting Magician: @ggrassphoto #photographers #portraitphotographers #canonphotography #canonr5markii #CanonEOL #portraitphotography

Karen Millen | Tyra Banks @karen_millen & @tyrabanks Photographer: @larettahouston with @exclusiveartists Makeup: @valentefrazierartistry Hair: @kiyahwright1 Nails: @stephstonenails 📸 Canon R5 with an RF 24-70mm @canonusa #photographer #laphotographer #canonusa #canonR5 #tyrabanks #karenmillen

A year ago. Honored to be the first black photographer and female to shoot the cover of @si_swimsuit with the lovely @tyrabanks . #honored

Introducing our final GROOVEVOLT Summer Issue cover star, @durandbernarr — and honestly, one cover just wasn’t enough. Captured by @larettahouston and styled by @lscstyling and @v.msmith , the issue highlights one of music’s most fearless voices—an artist known for pushing boundaries through sound, performance, individuality, and unapologetic self-expression. In an exclusive conversation with legendary R&B singer @iamchantemoore , Durand opens up about artistry, freedom, evolution, and the importance of remaining fully authentic in an industry that often asks artists to shrink themselves. ー For the full story from Issue 002, GROOVEVOLT will be available at select newsstands and partner locations the week of May 26th. ー Photography by @larettahouston @anomalous.agency Creative Director: @mrprez Fashion Editor @Iscstyling Stylist @Iscstyling and @v.msmith Assistant Stylist @essencecarson and @devontaegoodwin Hair & Make-Up @hippiechiklifestyle Nails @polishedbyamber Project Management @trenisewright Artist Publicist @emrldmedia Special Thanks to: @kanhabliss COVER 1: DURAND is wearing a coat by @maximiliangedra , pants by @annakikiofficial , gloves by @martamilijanic , and earrings by @rockfordcollecti COVER 2: DURAND is wearing a hat by @sarahsokolmilinery , jacket and pants by @annakikiofficial , jewelry by @rockfordcollection , and shoes by @unitednude Editor In Chief chauncyjackson Location: @whiskeyhotella

Updated headshot! #photographer #photography

You asked and I delivered! Capture One Styles for Brown Skin by Laretta Houston. Makes pictures rich in color. Link in my bio!!

I recently created a flat-lay, "What's in my bag?" for Canon. I am sharing it here too. @canonusa @lexarmemory

I am excited to be back teaching at the Photo Creators Conference. Some conferences put you in a room and talk at you. This isn't one of those. The Photo Creators Conference in Tucson is something different, a boutique retreat where you're not watching from the back row. You're in it. Hands on gear, shoulder to shoulder with instructors who actually know your name. Limited spots. Desert light. Real work getting made.   Use my code: Laretta500 to receive a $500 discount on your tuition! See you in beautiful Tucson, AZ!    #ThePhotoCreatorsConference

Photographer: @larettahouston Model: @haileybeths Dress: @maisonpriveepr_la Assisting: @ggrassphoto Dress: @valerianhughes Jewelry: @astridoagnes Shot on @canonusa Memory Card @lexarmemory

I am excited to announce my presets - The Brown Skin Preset System for Lightroom! 😊 Brown skin is not one tone, one temperature, or one preset. That’s why I created The Brown Skin Preset System — a Lightroom preset workflow designed to help photographers prep, balance, and refine brown and deep skin tones without washing out, overtoning, or guessing. This system was created for portrait, fashion, beauty, editorial, and commercial photographers who want their edits to feel rich, polished, and true to the skin in front of them. Not a one-click fix. A guided editing system. Available now — link in bio. #CanonExplorer #photographers #Lightroompresets #brownskinpresets

This has been 10 months of labor, love, happiness, stress, and yes… even tears. And utilizing my web design, development, and multimedia degree to ensure everyone has a pleasant experience. What started as an idea in my heart slowly became something much deeper, more intentional, and more honest than I ever expected. I created this mentorship from a real place — from my own journey, my own lessons, my own mistakes, and everything I have learned across more than 20 years of experience in photography. For a long time, I believed growth would come from simply working harder. More shoots. More ideas. More - trying to figure it all out on my own. But real growth does not come from effort alone. It comes from direction. It comes from clarity. It comes from support. It comes from having someone help you see what you cannot always see on your own. That is why I created this mentorship. Not to give photographers more noise. Not to overwhelm you with information. But to help you build real momentum in your craft, your confidence, and your next steps. Whether you are still finding your voice, refining your portfolio, or ready to move with more intention in your business, this space was built to meet you where you are and help you move forward. I know what it feels like to want more for yourself and your work. To know there is something bigger in you, but need guidance to bring it into focus. That is the heart behind this. 🔥 Enrollment is NOW OPEN for Spark, Foundation, and Accelerator. If you are ready to grow with more clarity, confidence, and direction — I would love to support you. 👉 Apply now at courses.larettahouston.com Link in bio. Please share your story or post. Thank you for your support. #photographymentor #photographer #photographylovers

An absolute dream! I had a chance to shoot up close to the cars drifting at the Formula 1 Drifting in Long Beach. Thank you for the invite and support! @canonusa Canon EOS R5 Mark II RF 70-200 F2.8 L IS USM Z Memory Car @lexarmemory #driftlife #driftcar #drifting #canonusa