Sifted

Some bts of us schleping gear across the country. Worth it. Always. Thank you for having us, @bonobos !

We read the deck *and* the room.

I’ve been quietly working on something big—and I’m so excited to finally share it: Sifted Studio. After 5 years of making things together, Director & Cinematographer @mjlat and I are finally giving our photo-and-video projects a proper home: Sifted. It’s where we’re offering photography, video, and directing under one roof for teams in need of hybrid shoots with cohesion from pre production to post production. Over the years, we’ve learned how to move between stills and motion on a shoot day so it feels seamless. It’s a dance that’s not easy to pull off, and I feel really lucky to have such a hardworking, wildly talented creative partner in @mjlat Sifted is a photography & video studio that creates bold, narrative-driven visuals to strengthen brand identity. There is a lot more to share and a lot more to show. Follow along @sifted.studio 💛

“Finance is still approving our allocation—will circle back shortly!”

Like PEMDAS, but for pre‑production. ✨ Every shoot is unique, so don’t come for me if your approach is a little different. But for about 90% of the shoots I’m on, this holds up. And I’ll politely die on that hill.

Location scout: serve. Shoot day: survive.

Yay, your algorithm didn’t disappoint. Meet @mjlat — DP, director, co-founder, and traveler who has a system for literally everything!

Passing on some hard‑learned wisdom they don’t teach in photography school.

We had the pleasure of shooting with @bonobos and @getit_pro for a shoot with Nicholas Braun (aka cousin Greg)! Thanks for having us on and thank you to the incredible crew for making it all possible. Another photo / video / directing hybrid shoot in the books. creative director - @mrbevinelias creative brand manager - matthew leathers marketing & creative service mgr - @jo.milletstanz design & art director - @aidan.rae assoc art director - @danielbucciart brand marketing mgr - @allieomd social media mgr @luciazelayaaa fashion & art director @maggyrayt director - @v.k.rees  @mjlat dp - @mjlat 1st ac - olivia kimmel gaffer - @russell_k_burger key grip - @greenplate swing - a jay brou production sound mixer - @niltiberi editor @mjlat photographer @v.k.rees photo assist @dallaswing dit @_alexandrakuhn_ production co - @getit_pro executive producer - @tara.trullinger producer - @geoff.gibson.producer production mgr - @cristinabartleydominguez production coordinator - michael dongo wardrobe - jessette arocho bautista set designer - @lizziealexandra prop assist - michally kaiyalethe prop assist - phil mcgil groomer - laila hayani talent - nick braun @annie_kleb_

Hello! Your doom scrolling has led you to a series called People of The Project, where we feature the folks behind the shoots. I’m kicking this series off with me! Hello, I’m Vanessa @v.k.rees — photographer, director, and founder of @sifted.studio . Nice to meet you and thanks for being here. Here are a few fun facts about me.