LEX

Founder & Creative Director

Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, and operating between the West Coast and Saigon, Vietnam, I am deeply grateful to build, teach, and create art alongside vibrant creative communities across both places I call home.

As a conceptual photographer, dance educator, and director, my artistic vision centers on movement, mood, and dramatic contrast. I am drawn to the cinematic and the tactile—chasing deep shadows, rich textures, and raw human emotion. Whether crafting fine-art portraiture, working with dynamic dancers to capture competition-level athleticism, or reviving historical processes in my wet plate tintype darkroom, my goal is always the same: to tell stories with unfiltered impact.

Beyond my personal work, I am passionate about creating accessible, empowering spaces for the next generation of visual artists. Through STUDIO CREA and The Collectiv—a mentorship program I founded in 2022—I guide emerging creators as they master camera anatomy, studio lighting, production design, and true artistic expression.

Whether you are stepping into the studio for a personal narrative portrait or collaborating on a high-concept production, welcome to a space where movement blooms, boundaries are pushed, and art takes center stage.

Warmly,

Lex