JULIAN HAMILTON
SHOOT 002: "PRETTi BOi CLiQUE"
In issue 002, the spotlight is on three distinct “Pretti Bois” — each with their own section that showcases their individuality, unique style, and presence. The term “pretty boy” is usually used to criticize men for being too soft or feminine. However, the title is recontextualize as a form of women empowerment — highlighting women owning their energy, setting fresh trends, & being unapologetically themselves without being misunderstood as weak.
From solo shots bursting with color and personality to the group section where they come together in uniformity, this is a celebration of identity, sisterhood, and style. Flip through the magazine & watch the Pretti Bois shine through the pages (2025)
Photographed, Creative Directed, & Designed by Julian Hamilton
Modeled by Chanel Zong, Irene Chung, & Kiana Martinez
Hair & Wardrobe Styled by Lianne Calvo
Lighting by Jae Jae & Kameron Wiley
BTS Filmed by Taylor Lankford
BTS Shot by Josue Cambara
BLK CWBYS ON BLK RODEO
Black Cowboys Strolling Down Crenshaw Blvd (2025)
SHOOT 001: "I SHOULD BE OPEN BUT I CAN'T STOP THINKING"
This photo series explores the complexity of love beyond the glossy, surface-level portrayals often celebrated in entertainment and on social media. Although one can recognize elements of affection, closeness, and see a display of two people slowly becoming one throughout the series, love isn’t as shallow as it is normally portrayed in fiction nor is it a one person dance.
It is easy to fabricate the complications of relationships into a desirable, digestible image that is universally appealing. However, without addressing the elephant in the room, one is incapable of acknowledging the depth of the connection and the illusion will eventually fade away until the cycle starts once again with a different tint. (2024)
Photographed & Creative Directed by Julian Hamilton
Modeled by Trent Lawson & Imani Brutlag
Styled by Kanwulia Onianwa
Production & Lighting by Solomon Payne
BTS Filming by Tana Hok
BTS Video: https://youtu.be/JZOONuvzH30?si=X872YMa2yZbcvbYf
NDAM'S "FIRST DATE SHOW"
Rap Collective NDAM's Debut Performance in Westwood (2024)
SIR LUCIOUS LEFT FOOT & THE BIG STEPPAS
Photoshoot capturing the last moments and freedom of being college students before venturing off to the real world (2024)
Photographed & Creative Directed by Julian Hamilton
MALACHI WRIGHT PHOTOSHOOT
Photoshoot of up and coming Chicago Artist Malachi Wright exploring Los Angeles, CA (2024)
Photographed & Creative Directed by Julian Hamilton
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FORGET THE PAST, BUT YOU MUST PLAY YOUR TUNE ONCE MORE SERIES
A photo series that details a musician struggling to play his guitar because of him suppressing his traumatic past and carrying the burden and shame that comes with it. The teddy bear is a representation of the past that will never leave his side no matter how hard he ignores it. Through reflection, the musician realizes that the past protects his present self as it allows him to build an illuminating future. He learns to embrace the past and heal his inner child as he remembers how to play his soul to the world once again. (2024)
Photographed & Creative Directed by Julian Hamilton
Series was selected to be exhibited at Composer Samora Pinderhughes' "Healing Project" Pre Show:
LEIMERT PARK SERIES
Street Photography series documenting people's activities in Leimert Park (2022)
