about velvet noir
velvet noir was born from a desire to make the images that I wanted to see in the world
Hi, I’m Alex: book enthusiast, jigsaw puzzle nerd, NPR devotee, and photographer with over a decade of experience.
When I was putting myself through art school working part time as a stripper, I desperately needed great photos and struggled to find a photographer who could give me the quality of photos that I knew were possible while also making me feel comfortable. I say this as someone with a ton of talented photographer friends! I witnessed firsthand that there’s a huge gap between technical skills and making people feel desired and beautiful in front of a camera.
So I became that photographer.
I’ve been on both sides of the lens, and that experience has given me a deep empathy for anyone who wants beautiful photos but doesn’t feel like a natural model (hi, same). I’m here to guide you through every step and make sure you walk away feeling like an absolute knockout with photos to match.
