This by far is one of my favorite pieces of work. It was a true labor of love. I remember writing down me wanting to shoot a lifestyle piece for a big artist. Fast forward a year, here I am shooting the Icon @madonna for @vmagazine and @stevenkleinstudio WTF!!! Big shout out to @ricardogomesinst for being the best creative director and really helping me nail this vision. And thanks again @madonna for advocating for ME to get the job done. Even bigger shout all to all my good friends who encourage me on a daily basis. You see how much goes into what I do. "Thank you for friennnnnnnddddddd" -sang ON KEY in my Dionne Warrick voice IT’S A PRIVATE AFFAIR! 💎 ✨ In this intimate inside look at the making-of our V133 Winter issue cover shoot at the @stregisnewyork, pop’s eternal pioneer @Madonna is transformed by the lens of @StevenKleinStudio in the ultimate homage to silver screen siren #MarilynMonroe and her incomparable work with American photographer #BertStern—as the two artists and longtime collaborators interpret the dynamic between the legendary pairing in what was Marilyn’s last sitting ever. Head to shop.vmagazine.com to order your one-year subscription + receive your special subscribers edition cover! — From V133 Winter 2021 Video: @ricardogomesinst + @ryanbdrake Photography: @stevenkleinstudio Fashion: @bcompleted Interview: @jeremyoharris Makeup: @kalikennedy (@forwardartists) Hair: @andylecompte (@thewallgroup) Nails: @naominailsnyc (@maworldgroup) Casting: @itboygregk (@gkldprojects) Editors: @overlyopinionatedblackperson / @thekevinponce / @owenmyers Location: @stregisnewyork Set Design: @jackrflanagan (@thewallgroup) Production: @thatoneproduction