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Behind the shoots, lessons from the road, and thoughts on the intersection of machines and light.

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Project Tohru Personal

Project Tohru: Photographing My Own Car Is the Hardest Thing

When it's your own build, objectivity goes out the window. Every angle looks wrong because you know every imperfection. This is how I finally got the shots I actually liked.

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Genesis G70 Client Work

Shooting the G70 for a Client With a Vision

@mcrossmedia had ideas. Good ones. Here's how the collaboration shaped the final gallery.

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Lexus LC500 Craft

Why Curves Are Harder to Shoot Than Straight Lines

The LC500 taught me that organic shapes require you to rethink your angles entirely. Here's what I figured out.

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Let's see how far one too many hours spent playing Forza can take me.
— Paydreanne  ·  Leiada Krözjhen
Black Behind Bars Exhibition

Black Behind Bars: Documenting Culture, Not Just Chrome

The Independence Harley-Davidson exhibition wasn't just about motorcycles. It was about identity, community, and the spaces Black riders carve out for themselves.

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Pontiac Star Chief History

Classic Iron at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Shooting a mid-century Pontiac in a modern context taught me something about time — and about why chrome never really goes out of style.

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Subaru WRX Gear

What's Actually in My Bag for an Automotive Shoot

Less than you'd expect. More intentional than you'd think. A breakdown of the exact kit I bring to every session.

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