In the vibrant Mirrortone Studios in Chelsea, I had the privilege of documenting the creative process of Michael Phoenix, a burgeoning talent in the hip-hop and R&B scene. The hour-long session unfolded as Michael, accompanied by his skilled audio engineer, crafted the sounds and lyrics that would soon become part of his latest album (that these photos would be used to promote).

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D750 using a 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 lens, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to hello@jinyc-photo.com!