Jared Bell – Photoshoot Creative Direction
Collaborator: Jared Bell, Photographer
Date: Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
Role: Creative Director, Hair & Makeup Artist, Shoot Stylist
Tools Used: Adobe Lightroom · Canva · Pinterest (for moodboards) · Procreate · On-set styling tools
What I Did & Results
Creative Direction: Partnered with photographer Jared Bell to co-develop the vision and execution for a series of editorial-style photoshoots. Created moodboards, selected styling concepts, and led the overall art direction to ensure each shoot captured a specific tone and story.
Hair & Makeup: Served as the on-set hair and makeup artist for models, tailoring each look to complement the lighting, color palette, and emotion of the shoot. Adapted styles in real-time based on location and concept shifts.
Styling & Coordination: Assisted with wardrobe styling, prop sourcing, and on-set coordination to keep each session running smoothly. Maintained a cohesive visual language from prep to post-production.
Collaboration & Vision Alignment: Worked closely with Jared to bridge the visual narrative between photographer and subject, resulting in intentional, emotive, and visually strong final images.
Key Highlights:
Directed and styled multiple shoots from concept to execution
Ensured visual consistency across hair, makeup, wardrobe, and set styling
Played a pivotal role in creating atmospheric, story-driven photo content
