This shoot began with a wall and a clock ticking.

An hour before Alana arrived at my studio, I painted the backdrop. What I had originally created didn’t match the direction we had discussed. It felt wrong. So I covered it. Started again. Layers of blue. Movement. A wash that felt futuristic without feeling cold.

Printz (Alana’s partner) and I had talked about a space -age softness. Something dimensional. Something that felt like the inside of a dream rather than a literal set.

The final backdrop was built quickly, intuitively. Brushstrokes still fresh.

The session itself was a collaboration in the truest sense. Alana is not just a musician. She is a stylist, a painter, a visual artist in her own right. She did her own wardrobe and makeup. Every piece she wore carried intention. The hat was made by someone she admires. The jewelry, the silhouettes, the structure of each look. All chosen with care.

Nothing about this shoot was accidental.

Shot in layered blues to echo the futuristic tone we discussed, these portraits explore strength and self-possession. Hands framing the face. Light catching metal. Shape against texture.

I’ve spent over a decade documenting musicians and artists across Australia and the United States, and the work is always strongest when it feels shared. When the artist arrives fully formed and we build something together.

Alana brought that energy.

This series is about creative control.

About reinvention in real time.

About building a world from scratch and stepping into it.

A woman with platinum blonde hair, blue eyes, and blue nail polish, wearing multiple chunky bangles and rings. She is posing with her hands around her face, looking directly at the camera against a blue background.
A woman with platinum blonde hair dressed in white, wearing jewelry, squatting against a teal backdrop with light and shadow patterns.
A woman with platinum blonde hair and makeup, wearing multiple rings and bracelets, is holding her hair with her left hand while looking into the camera against a blue background.
A woman with platinum blonde hair and bold makeup, wearing large silver earrings and a matching septum ring, dressed in a form-fitting blue turtleneck, posing with her arm raised and supporting a metallic and blue water bottle on her head.
Close-up of a young woman with platinum blonde hair, blue eyes, bold eyeliner, and silver earrings, posing against a textured teal background.
A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a blue outfit, sitting in a squatting pose against a blue-green backdrop, with her lips slightly pursed and her hands near her face, featuring large earrings and rings.
A woman with platinum blonde hair, large silver earrings, and a blue turtleneck, looking to her right.
A woman with blond hair styled in a bun wearing a blue dress, large silver earrings, and multiple rings, standing against a dark background with moody lighting.
A blonde woman dressed in a blue high-neck top and pants, wearing large silver earrings and rings, sitting against a blue textured background with a contemplative expression.
A woman squatting in a fashion shoot, dressed in a headscarf, striped top, and metallic high heels, with jewelry and a dark background.
A woman with blue eyes, platinum blonde hair, and metallic jewelry rests her face in her hands, wearing a white head covering and a striped, long-sleeve top, against a dark background.
A woman with light makeup, silver jewelry, and a headscarf, dressed in futuristic clothing, holding a metallic sphere and a bottle, with her head tilted and looking at the camera against a dark background.
A woman with blonde hair and glasses standing outdoors, wearing a black hat, black jacket, and layered jewelry with large pearl necklaces and bracelets. She is posing with her arms crossed in front of a large metallic industrial structure, possibly o
Woman in black fashion attire with jewelry, wearing glasses and a black beret, standing on a rooftop in an urban setting with tall buildings, during sunset.
A woman wearing large glasses, chunky jewelry on her wrists and fingers, and a fashionable hat, posing with her hands on her face against a plain background.
A black and white photo of a woman with her eyes closed, wearing glasses, a head wrap, and multiple bracelets, resting her face on her hands.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing glasses, a beret, and jewelry, leaning on a metal railing on a rooftop or fire escape, with a closed door and a "DANGER" warning sign in the background.
A woman standing on a balcony in an urban setting, with her shadow cast onto a blank wall to her left.
A stylish woman on a rooftop wearing a black outfit, multiple silver jewelry pieces, a black hat, and glasses, standing against a blue sky during sunset.
A woman with glasses and multiple silver jewelry, including rings and bracelets, leans on her hands with a thoughtful expression. She is wearing a black hat and a black jacket, and the background shows a clear blue sky.
A woman with blonde hair and tattoos on her hand posing on a rooftop with a clear blue sky background, wearing large glasses, jewelry, and fashionable clothing.
A woman holding onto a metal railing. She is wearing large silver jewelry, clear glasses, a black hat, and a dark patterned jacket, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A woman wearing large glasses, pearl jewelry, and silver accessories gazes into the distance while leaning on a metal railing.
A woman with short blonde hair, glasses, and bold jewelry is leaning on a metal railing, looking at the camera against a blue sky backdrop.
A woman with platinum blonde hair, wearing black glasses, jewelry, and all black clothing, is leaning back and resting on a ladder against a clear blue sky. She appears relaxed and fashionable.
Black and white portrait of a woman with blonde hair styled back, wearing oversized glasses, large metallic jewelry, and a dark head wrap, posing with her arm resting on a railing.
A woman with glasses, multiple bracelets, rings, and a nose ring, resting her face in her hands against a railing outdoors, with clear sky background.