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Close-up dramatic portrait of Black man with dreadlocks and nose ring in dark lighting.

Portraits for the soul.

Cinematic shots. Honest vulnerability.

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Elegant black and white boudoir portrait of woman lying on white bed linens.

Boudoir

A safe space to celebrate your skin.

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Musician performs on keyboard for small intimate audience in colorful blue-lit venue setting.

Events & Live Performances

the art of showing up.

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Close-up of hands holding a watercolor paint palette and brush during an art session.

Creative Work

Dedicated space for my personal exploration, projects and concepts.

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Black and white photo of a woman in festival attire sitting on rocks wearing fringe sandals and metallic accessories.
I believe in creating spaces

where people feel safe to be themselves

where it is a joy to be

Black and white photo of two performers in traditional African costumes dancing together in an indoor venue.

 

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Elegant woman in a navy blue strapless gown with a high slit wearing long gloves holding a decorative object.

 

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Close-up portrait of a woman with braided hair adorned with beads wearing a black turtleneck and dark lipstick.

Meet Rain

the Focal alchemist

Portrait & Boudoir photographer/artist living in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia).

Hey there! Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I created this space to share my work, and the love and joy photography brings to my life. I have always been a curious person, and I still am curious about nature, the stars, science, and people. Most of my work focuses on people and capturing their individuality, as well as representation. I am drawn to creative ideas and people, and those who are excited to explore and don't mind being just a little bit different.

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Some of my work

 

Woman in a red polka dot dress lying on the floor surrounded by accessories.
Vintage-style black and white photo of a plus-size woman in white dress by window.
Black and white dramatic portrait of a woman posing against a brick wall in lingerie.
Glamorous woman in black strapless gown and long satin gloves posing gracefully against a white wall.
Black and white photo of a performer singing on stage with hand raised.
Young woman with tattoos in rust sweater poses outdoors with hands in windswept hair.
Black and white portrait of elegant woman in strapless dress with long gloves striking a pose.
Black and white artistic photo of a woman lying on white bedding looking upward.
Black and white photo of a woman in an open white shirt revealing her bra strap from behind.
Low angle view of woman in red halter dress posing gracefully on ornate white staircase.
Black and white portrait of a woman in black lace lingerie sitting in an armchair.
Black and white portrait of a person with dreadlocks wearing traditional face paint.
Woman in a blue floral dress lying on a fallen log in a lush green forest holding a red rose.
Black and white intimate portrait of two Black women leaning close together near ornate door.
Black and white artistic photo of a woman sitting on white bedding with crossed legs.
Woman in red lace bralette leaning against a brick wall in moody lighting.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long curly hair wearing a deep V-neck dress and layered necklaces.
Dramatic black and white portrait of a woman in white shirt against dark background.
Elegant woman in black strapless dress and long gloves reacting with surprise to a basket of fried chicken.
Black and white close-up of woman adjusting patterned wrap skirt, showing midriff.
Black and white photo of a woman lying on a hotel bed reading a magazine.
Black and white artistic photo of a woman in white shirt sitting on a bed.
Young woman in a stunning red sequined ball gown descending an ornate staircase.
Black and white portrait of three Black women posing together in a close, relaxed group.
Curvy woman in red lace lingerie posing confidently by a window against an exposed brick wall.
Black and white rear portrait of a woman in black lingerie with flowing hair.
Black and white close-up of a leg tattoo reading on a bed with white sheets.
Black and white portrait of a tattooed singer performing with a microphone.
Black and white close-up portrait of a woman hiding her face in a knit sweater.

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