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Some bts of us schleping gear across the country.
Worth it. Always.

Thank you for having us, @bonobos!

We had the pleasure of shooting with @bonobos and @getit_pro for a shoot with Nicholas Braun (aka cousin Greg)! Thanks for having us on and thank you to the incredible crew for making it all possible.

Another photo / video / directing hybrid shoot in the books.

creative director - @mrbevinelias
creative brand manager - matthew leathers
marketing & creative service mgr - @jo.milletstanz
design & art director - @aidan.rae
assoc art director - @danielbucciart
brand marketing mgr - @allieomd
social media mgr @luciazelayaaa
fashion & art director @maggyrayt
director - @v.k.rees @mjlat
dp - @mjlat
1st ac - olivia kimmel
gaffer - @russell_k_burger
key grip - @greenplate
swing - a jay brou
production sound mixer - @niltiberi
editor @mjlat
photographer @v.k.rees
photo assist @dallaswing
dit @_alexandrakuhn_
production co - @getit_pro
executive producer - @tara.trullinger
producer - @geoff.gibson.producer
production mgr - @cristinabartleydominguez
production coordinator - michael dongo
wardrobe - jessette arocho bautista
set designer - @lizziealexandra
prop assist - michally kaiyalethe
prop assist - phil mcgil
groomer - laila hayani
talent - nick braun @annie_kleb_

We had the pleasure of shooting with @bonobos and @getit_pro for a shoot with Nicholas Braun (aka cousin Greg)! Thanks for having us on and thank you to the incredible crew for making it all possible.

Another photo / video / directing hybrid shoot in the books.

creative director - @mrbevinelias
creative brand manager - matthew leathers
marketing & creative service mgr - @jo.milletstanz
design & art director - @aidan.rae
assoc art director - @danielbucciart
brand marketing mgr - @allieomd
social media mgr @luciazelayaaa
fashion & art director @maggyrayt
director - @v.k.rees @mjlat
dp - @mjlat
1st ac - olivia kimmel
gaffer - @russell_k_burger
key grip - @greenplate
swing - a jay brou
production sound mixer - @niltiberi
editor @mjlat
photographer @v.k.rees
photo assist @dallaswing
dit @_alexandrakuhn_
production co - @getit_pro
executive producer - @tara.trullinger
producer - @geoff.gibson.producer
production mgr - @cristinabartleydominguez
production coordinator - michael dongo
wardrobe - jessette arocho bautista
set designer - @lizziealexandra
prop assist - michally kaiyalethe
prop assist - phil mcgil
groomer - laila hayani
talent - nick braun @annie_kleb_

We read the deck *and* the room.

We read the deck *and* the room.

We read the deck *and* the room.

We read the deck *and* the room.

Hello! Your doom scrolling has led you to a series called People of The Project, where we feature the folks behind the shoots.

I’m kicking this series off with me! Hello, I’m Vanessa @v.k.rees — photographer, director, and founder of @sifted.studio. Nice to meet you and thanks for being here. Here are a few fun facts about me.

I’ve been quietly working on something big—and I’m so excited to finally share it: Sifted Studio.

After 5 years of making things together, Director & Cinematographer @mjlat and I are finally giving our photo-and-video projects a proper home: Sifted. It’s where we’re offering photography, video, and directing under one roof for teams in need of hybrid shoots with cohesion from pre production to post production.

Over the years, we’ve learned how to move between stills and motion on a shoot day so it feels seamless. It’s a dance that’s not easy to pull off, and I feel really lucky to have such a hardworking, wildly talented creative partner in @mjlat

Sifted is a photography & video studio that creates bold, narrative-driven visuals to strengthen brand identity.

There is a lot more to share and a lot more to show. Follow along @sifted.studio 💛

🌟 vibes for @vitacoco
Thank you for trusting us with your coconut bbs!

Client: @vitacoco
CD: @katrinalouisescott
Photography: @v.k.rees
Agent: @standardartistsco
Production: @smithxunion @yagurlcarl
1st assist: @aaronmorganstein
DIT: @mariatroncosogibbs
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Props assistant: @isabellamorrris
DP: @mjlat
1st AC: @olivia.kimmel
Gaffer: @jdart.cine
Talent: @ryleesellerrs & @aileenchews

🌟 vibes for @vitacoco
Thank you for trusting us with your coconut bbs!

Client: @vitacoco
CD: @katrinalouisescott
Photography: @v.k.rees
Agent: @standardartistsco
Production: @smithxunion @yagurlcarl
1st assist: @aaronmorganstein
DIT: @mariatroncosogibbs
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Props assistant: @isabellamorrris
DP: @mjlat
1st AC: @olivia.kimmel
Gaffer: @jdart.cine
Talent: @ryleesellerrs & @aileenchews

🌟 vibes for @vitacoco
Thank you for trusting us with your coconut bbs!

Client: @vitacoco
CD: @katrinalouisescott
Photography: @v.k.rees
Agent: @standardartistsco
Production: @smithxunion @yagurlcarl
1st assist: @aaronmorganstein
DIT: @mariatroncosogibbs
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Props assistant: @isabellamorrris
DP: @mjlat
1st AC: @olivia.kimmel
Gaffer: @jdart.cine
Talent: @ryleesellerrs & @aileenchews

🌟 vibes for @vitacoco
Thank you for trusting us with your coconut bbs!

Client: @vitacoco
CD: @katrinalouisescott
Photography: @v.k.rees
Agent: @standardartistsco
Production: @smithxunion @yagurlcarl
1st assist: @aaronmorganstein
DIT: @mariatroncosogibbs
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Props assistant: @isabellamorrris
DP: @mjlat
1st AC: @olivia.kimmel
Gaffer: @jdart.cine
Talent: @ryleesellerrs & @aileenchews

🌟 vibes for @vitacoco
Thank you for trusting us with your coconut bbs!

Client: @vitacoco
CD: @katrinalouisescott
Photography: @v.k.rees
Agent: @standardartistsco
Production: @smithxunion @yagurlcarl
1st assist: @aaronmorganstein
DIT: @mariatroncosogibbs
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Props assistant: @isabellamorrris
DP: @mjlat
1st AC: @olivia.kimmel
Gaffer: @jdart.cine
Talent: @ryleesellerrs & @aileenchews

🌟 vibes for @vitacoco
Thank you for trusting us with your coconut bbs!

Client: @vitacoco
CD: @katrinalouisescott
Photography: @v.k.rees
Agent: @standardartistsco
Production: @smithxunion @yagurlcarl
1st assist: @aaronmorganstein
DIT: @mariatroncosogibbs
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Props assistant: @isabellamorrris
DP: @mjlat
1st AC: @olivia.kimmel
Gaffer: @jdart.cine
Talent: @ryleesellerrs & @aileenchews

🌟 vibes for @vitacoco
Thank you for trusting us with your coconut bbs!

Client: @vitacoco
CD: @katrinalouisescott
Photography: @v.k.rees
Agent: @standardartistsco
Production: @smithxunion @yagurlcarl
1st assist: @aaronmorganstein
DIT: @mariatroncosogibbs
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Props assistant: @isabellamorrris
DP: @mjlat
1st AC: @olivia.kimmel
Gaffer: @jdart.cine
Talent: @ryleesellerrs & @aileenchews

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

So fun when everything comes together like you imagined. Thank you @americanexpress and @wearebarbarian for having us <3

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
CD: @sarahissharp
Associate CD: @dauriak
Production: @smithxunion @karsenhalpin @yagurlcarl
Agent: @standardartistsco
Digi tech: @_alexandrakuhn_
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop & wardrobe team: @tina2trill @_chantix @thatsgrimm
HMU: @kristi.hairmakeup
Dp: @mjlat
Talent: @lexie.waddy @echotejay
Assistants: @thruthebeard @dallaswing

Some extra cute moments from our Amex taco quest shoot, LA vs. San Miguel 🫶

Director: @v.k.rees
DP: @mjlat
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion, @yagurlcarl, @karsenhalpin
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Colorist: @robsbessette @color_refinery
Talent: @hannahsulak @jakesomnath @janelle.reyes
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Shot with hurricane Ernesto on our tails but ya’d never know it! 👏

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress + @dunkin
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
EP: Cylndr Studios
Agent: @standardartistsco
Talent: @_winnie.wang__ @bhaavika
Props / wardrobe: @meru_turao
Prop team: @tina2trill
Dp: @mjlat

Had the pleasure of shooting at @rosewoodhotels in San Miguel for @americanexpress this summer with the best team and best people ✨ Some fav shots.

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Talent: @ladyrednails @godfreyatlarge
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Dp: @mjlat
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel

Had the pleasure of shooting at @rosewoodhotels in San Miguel for @americanexpress this summer with the best team and best people ✨ Some fav shots.

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Talent: @ladyrednails @godfreyatlarge
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Dp: @mjlat
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel

Had the pleasure of shooting at @rosewoodhotels in San Miguel for @americanexpress this summer with the best team and best people ✨ Some fav shots.

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Talent: @ladyrednails @godfreyatlarge
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Dp: @mjlat
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel

Had the pleasure of shooting at @rosewoodhotels in San Miguel for @americanexpress this summer with the best team and best people ✨ Some fav shots.

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Talent: @ladyrednails @godfreyatlarge
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Dp: @mjlat
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel

Had the pleasure of shooting at @rosewoodhotels in San Miguel for @americanexpress this summer with the best team and best people ✨ Some fav shots.

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Talent: @ladyrednails @godfreyatlarge
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Dp: @mjlat
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel

Had the pleasure of shooting at @rosewoodhotels in San Miguel for @americanexpress this summer with the best team and best people ✨ Some fav shots.

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Talent: @ladyrednails @godfreyatlarge
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Dp: @mjlat
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel

Had the pleasure of shooting at @rosewoodhotels in San Miguel for @americanexpress this summer with the best team and best people ✨ Some fav shots.

Photographer: @v.k.rees
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx
Photo assist: @jamesbianchi
Digital tech: @mariatroncosogibbs
Talent: @ladyrednails @godfreyatlarge
2nd assist: @corn_permiso
Props / wardrobe: @the_dig
Dp: @mjlat
DP 1st assist: @olivia.kimmel

So excited to finally share some photos from our shoot with Amex in LA & San Miguel. ✨

Photographer: 💁🏻‍♀️
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx

So excited to finally share some photos from our shoot with Amex in LA & San Miguel. ✨

Photographer: 💁🏻‍♀️
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx

So excited to finally share some photos from our shoot with Amex in LA & San Miguel. ✨

Photographer: 💁🏻‍♀️
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx

So excited to finally share some photos from our shoot with Amex in LA & San Miguel. ✨

Photographer: 💁🏻‍♀️
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx

So excited to finally share some photos from our shoot with Amex in LA & San Miguel. ✨

Photographer: 💁🏻‍♀️
Client: @americanexpress
Creative Agency: @wearebarbarian
Production: @smithxunion
Agent: @standardartistsco
Mexico production: @greenisgoodmx

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙

10 fav shots from 2023!
So grateful for all the opportunities & people I met. 💙