OUR COVER ARTISTS

OCTOBER 2025

HALEY

WONG

HALEY WONG

ISSUE

THIRTEEN

ISSUE THIRTEEN

“I have loved taking photos for as long as I can remember and I have always wanted to pursue photography as a career. I have tried a few times to start my business, but I never felt “ready” or good enough, so I continued practicing and taking photos as a hobby.

After being a stay-at-home mom for the last 4 years, I felt ready to take the jump into the professional world again, so I launched my business at the beginning of this year. Throughout the year, I have met so many amazing people and have had some really awesome opportunities to grow my business. Finding a consistent editing style has been a challenge for me throughout the years, so that has been my focus in this first year of business. I finally feel like I have found my style in cool-toned photos that have dreamy pops of warmth.

For this shoot in particular, I wanted to create something to push my creativity, something that I hadn’t done before. So I put a mood board together, grabbed some props, and collaborated with Victoria to bring this vintage-inspired beach session to life.

My favorite thing about photography is capturing the natural moments in between poses and creating images where you can look back and feel like you are still in that moment. The hugs between family members, the laughs between kisses, the giggles of a little one, those are the moments everyone wants to remember. “

SYLVIA

FERREIRA

SYLVIA FERREIRA

ISSUE

FOURTEEN

ISSUE FOURTEEN

“My dark and moody style mirrors who I am. Drawn to depth, emotion, and the stories found between the light and shadow. Photography became my way of preserving what's fleeting and healing what is broken. I'd define my work as soulful, editorial-meets-documentary. My favorite stories to tell are the ones that feel raw and real. Where laughter, tears, and stillness all coexist. I'm happiest when shooting in soft, natural light with a prime lens. Capturing connection over perfection. My motto is to always lead with the heart and create from a place of meaning. Art only truly resonates when it's honest.”

KAYLYNN

SCHMITT

KAYLYNN SCHMITT

ISSUE

FIFTEEN

ISSUE FIFTEEN

“Hello Friends! 

I'm Kaylynn Schmitt, Owner and Photographer with KSchmitt Photography. I've been photographing families, mothers, individuals and couples for well over 8 years now and I can't think of a better way to invest my time. Other than spending time with my beautiful family, of course! I'm a mom, wife, and creative that enjoys the little things in life. Creating magic with the natural world around us and soaking in the moments that are ever changing. Find me chasing toddlers, capturing soft laughs, creating a comfortable space for love to bloom and bringing art to life. 

Lens and Luxe creating a theme surrounding Elemental moments, spoke to my creative soul. I've been dreaming of a sensual and strength driven feminine moment soaking in the beautiful Arizona sun against the warm rocks off the Salt River. Bringing this vision to life to showcase the beauty in our natural world was so rewarding. The depth of tones, the lighting and overall posing brought in the perfect elements.”

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