At just 23, Queen Amina has revamped herself into a meticulously diligent artistic butterfly. This up-and-coming creative visionary has broken free from her cocoon, and her hands are not to be tampered with. A young and passionate artist, with a skill and talent that compares to few is in a league of her own.

Regal. Dynamic. Stoic. These are just a few of the choice words that can be mentioned to describe the work of film photographer, Moody Blu. Moody’s repertoire ranges from high fashion looks to more artistically appreciated stills that all cast a spell on you. His images have a heartbeat: beating beauty, individuality and a lingering mystique that makes his moniker, Moody Blu, a pun that is full of intention. With an elegant and avant garde approach that you notice in the final product, it’s no wonder Moody has ventured further into creative direction with his production house, @mb9studios. From the array of muses/subjects, to collaborating with other creatives, but ultimately being the man with the plan—Moody Blu is an essential piece to executing any project, just trust HIS process.

TALENT, ART DIRECTION, PHOTO EDITS BY DAVID JAELIN ★ PHOTOS BY CAIRO ★ WARDROBE STYLING BY GREG EMMANUEL ★ INTERVIEW BY FATIMA TURAY

Going through the different images of David’s work takes you on a ride that has you venturing to different worlds, all set way in the future. Meticulously detailed graphics, while paired with stunning subjects that complement David’s grand vision, his work simply put is breathtaking. Anything that makes the eye marvel, is more than just eye candy: that’s real art.