Creative Collabs 2026: ELEMENTAL
Won’t you collab with us? Submission links in bi0!
WHAT ARE CREATIVE COLLABS?
A monthly endeavor throughout 2026, intended to push my photography practice by working with all kinds of artists of different mediums, backgrounds, and ways of working. I want to expand my community of creatives and make new and interesting work that gives back to organizations that matter by selling prints of the project throughout the year. All artists are invited to submit their ideas for consideration, and from there, we plan, execute, and publish a collection of work within the month.
2026 will have 12 projects themed on the periodic table of elements
WHO ARE YOU LOOKING TO WORK WITH?
creatives! MUAs, jewelers, directors, drag and burlesque performers, clothing designers, painters, stylists, acrobats, florists, carpenters, puppeteers, or anyone & anything that could create photo magic! This year, priority selection will be given to creatives I have never worked with before!
I JUST WANT TO MODEL!
The selected creative will cast models together with me, monthly as needed. If you are interested in being considered as a model for the cc26 or for other mcp photo ENDEAVORS, please fill out the model database at the link in my bio.
HOW WILL THE PROCESS WORK?
1: You, the creative, will apply online with your pitch (link in bio!)
2: I will select a creative to work with based on their medium, idea, or selected element. The more thoughtful the pitch, the better!
3: The creative and I will schedule a Zoom call to plan the details.
4: We will choose a shoot date, plan out our idea, cast models & gather supplies! We will work quickly!
5: After the shoot, I will edit and distribute the photos to the creative via Google Drive.
6: From there, the creative and I will select our favorites, pick 3 prints, and prepare our social spread for launch!
7: After the launch, I will monitor the print pre-sales and update the creatives at each quarter about sales and donations.
happy birthday to my friend, my assistant, my muse: the fabulous Omari! I wish everyone was lucky enough to know a kind, talented, and compassionate human like you 🫶🏻 everyone tell him happy birth!
📸 Omari over the years by me
🚨ATTN ACTORS, DANCERS, AND PERFORMERS OF NYC! It’s time for a headshot update!
The fabulous Megan Mistretta Makeup and I will be teaming up on June 1st to host a special discounted headshot day! This package deal includes
💄 hair and makeup by @meganmistrettamakeup
📸 1 hour headshot session with @mcpphoto.png
🤳🏼5 final edited photos
And I know what you’re thinking, “this must be $639372939483719/4!?!” but for YOU? It’s a steal of a package at $350; a $600 value for a fraction of the cost!
Book now at the línks featured or fast track at the lïnk in my bïo! Only 5 slots available, so snag yours asap! We’ll see you at the studio! 🫶🏻
#headshots #nycheadshots #actorheadshots #headshotdeals
A broken clown toy, putting myself back together. Grief through movement.
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My Blue Clown period. Thank you to those of you who have been here through all my iterations.
📚 My Substack is launching within the next two weeks which will feature essays about my life as a performance artist, failed forensic psychologist (lol), and my griefwork.
To everyone who read my first essay “I’m Sorry I Didn’t Make It - So I Read To Your Body & Felt Your Soul”:
Thank you. I felt your pain. Thank you for feeling mine. My sad clown is an expression of grief & turmoil through movement and I appreciate being witnessed by you all.
📸: @mcpphoto.png who is one of my favorite NYC event photographers! The clouds and “toy stuffing” were all her idea too!
📍: thank you to @betweenspace.studio for giving us a space to express ourselves!
☁️: studio assist - the lovely @devynnlaila
a little evolution of Reina from a pop-up mini session last year 💄 always wanted to shoot with me, but on a tight budget? pop-up mini sessions are the way to go, and lucky for you, the next one is this Sunday! DM me and learn more, or book now in my bio 📸
⭐️ @itsbigreina
📸 @mcpphoto.png
📍 @betweenspace.studio
#minisession #photoshoot #studiophotoshoot #nycphotographer
some more in-studio fun with Valentine 💖
books for May & June are open! DM me for more info on booking, or go straight to the source in my bio 👀
⭐️ @valentine.bk_
📸 @mcpphoto.png
📍 @betweenspace.studio
#portrait #studiophotography #nycphotographer