Introductory to Subtle Shades Photography is more than just a reel—it’s a reflection of the creative heart behind Council of Mischief. This short film blends my photographic work with behind-the-scenes energy to offer a stylized, immersive overview of the visual language I’ve developed through years of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration.
The footage takes you through shifting moods and themes: from bold glamour to soft vulnerability, from surreal concept work to raw, stripped-back portraiture. There’s beauty in every frame, but also movement, emotion, and subtle chaos—elements that exist just beneath the surface of a polished photo. The video highlights not only finished shots but also the space in between: real moments, imperfect laughter, flashes of spontaneity, and the unscripted rhythm of a shoot in motion.
This film also invites you behind the curtain. With layered cuts of behind-the-scenes footage, you’ll get to witness the moments that rarely make it into final galleries—adjusting a pose, testing lighting, improvising with props, or catching a glimpse of creative problem-solving in real-time. These glimpses add dimension and honesty to the work, showing that creation is a dialogue, not a monologue.
But this story is not mine alone. It’s built in partnership—with every model who has stepped in front of my lens and trusted me to capture something true.
To Ronnie Gainer, Ambitious Sola, Irina Volkoff, Amanda Kern, Ammathyst Jade Helton, Astrid Kallsen, Princess Sarah, Ayeonna Gabrielle, Angel, Libby, 2020Butterfly.Wings, Kali King, Emma Sirus, GreasyRose, SweetPea, Ryynagade, Marry Customz, Landa Model, Lulu Loud, Barbie, Cass, Baby Bree, Bianca Brunson, Aallieexo, Chey Alexandria, Kel Bunn, Rebecca Horsley, Catherine Christine, Michelle Potemra, Jessica Short, Cat H Marie, and Maxi Soule—this project is a reflection of your spirit, your boldness, and your presence. Every frame carries part of your energy. Thank you for your willingness to collaborate, to take risks, and to help shape what Subtle Shades has become.
Each of you brought your own vision, your own movement, your own story—and that alchemy is what makes this project feel alive. It’s not just about creating beautiful visuals, but about capturing real moments, moods, and interpretations of identity, power, softness, and curiosity.
This video is the best introduction to what the Council of Mischief truly represents: an artistic playground that celebrates individuality, embraces weirdness, and thrives on meaningful collaboration.
Whether you’re a potential model, creative partner, or simply someone who enjoys deeply layered visual storytelling, this is where you begin. Watch the film, feel the energy, and if you find yourself pulled in, I invite you to reach out and become part of what’s next.