richard at his great-grandma’s house
a special thank you to his aunt for letting us photograph in such a meaningful place and for sharing a space that holds so much heart 🤍
assist @blue22.___
‘𝓛𝓸𝓷𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓖𝓾𝓻𝓵’
an ongoing 2000s moment + love letter to my older sister Alexandra honoring her teenage years ~ the music she played, her style, her confidence, and most importantly the room that held it all: a space that holds the memory of who she was and who i became growing up beside her 💕
muse ~ @adalizx
assist ~ @eddysantanasm
creative, set design, styling, lighting, video, photos by me
✮ 𝓣𝓡𝓘𝓟𝓛𝓔 𝓓 ✮
honoring the city that made me ~ an ongoing personal project inspired by Dallas in the 2000s
talent @mvdrano
assist + studio @_you.redestiny
backdrop design @natbaam
shot + style + creative direction by thrive
~*♡ 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓜𝓮𝓵𝓽𝓼 𝓘.𝓒.𝓔. ♡*~
Even when immigration policies feel cold and inhumane, we know compassion and solidarity can break through. It’s about choosing love over fear, and connection over control.
in frame: @0jl03@princessaangie
assist/bts: @stephavilaaaa
creative/styled/shot by me
Leslie en casa 🏠💞
Thank you for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to capture you in your special space. It was so great connecting and spending time with you.
𝓓𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓻 🪁☁️
for @commonheartstx
All proceeds from this shirt support the North Texas Dream Team DACA Fund, which helps recipients cover their renewal fees.
As kids, parks were our safe haven — no documents, no fear, just laughter and freedom. Every swing was a moment of hope, every climb a show of strength. Dreamers live this spirit every day, reaching higher even when the world tries to hold them back.
“I was planted here. I was watered with hope and continue to grow in the light of a better future. My roots are buried deep in this soil.”
– Karen Benitez-Lopez
Talent: @jen.jennnn@one1eagle
Lighting/Assist: @florpapalote@eternostx
Shot/Creative Direction: Thrive
‘Que Ladren Los Perros’
Inspired by a phrase my dad often says, “Dejen que ladren los perros, es señal de que vas avanzando,” it serves as a strong reminder to keep moving forward, regardless of the criticism or negativity from others.
creative direction and shot by me
lighting assist: @_daisyrincon
talent: beautiful angel @alexirish
