HOTELS
The Hotels series captures the reunion of two close friends navigating lives in different parts of the country. When Amanda McNelis and I come together in California, we explore the state's diverse landscapes and interiors—from desert mysticism to historic grandeur—while documenting our evolving friendship through film. These images are about more than place; they're about the intimacy, artistry, and discovery that unfolds when we reconnect and create together.
JOSHUA TREE
Warm tones and vintage textures merge with the desert's mystical energy in this collection of intimate moments—bathtub reflections, well loved vinyl records, and a decaying piano slowly returning to the earth.
HOTEL FIGUEROA
Established in 1926, Hotel Figueroa is a favorite downtown Los Angeles haunt—emphasis on the haunt. Although parts of the hotel, including the rooms, have been renovated, other spaces like the hallways remain untouched. It’s a study in contrasts: beautifully renovated rooms, dark and eerie corridors.
THE LINE HOTEL
Industrial meets sensuality in Koreatown's stylish mid-century renovation. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Hollywood Hills while inside, the mood turns intimate and provocative.
THE NOMAD HOTEL
The moment you walk into The NoMad, you’re enveloped in this energy—the restaurant's atmosphere filling the air with something palpable and intoxicating. When I scanned the film without color correction, a strong red hue emerged, and I leaned into it—it embodied the sultry, sinister, and lush feel of that night.