CIENA LENNON

About

I’m a freelance photographer based in Venice Beach (born and raised!), specializing in fashion and lifestyle. My work is inspired by my roots, everyday life, and adventures across the California landscape. I’m drawn to a spirit of freedom and beauty <3 blending elements of surf, skate, streetwear, yoga, and athleisure into imagery that feels effortless, grounded, and intentional.

I collaborate with brands to bring their vision to life through authentic, elevated content. That’s where I focus most of my time: creating work that is authentically  inspired and commercially effective. With a strong emphasis on portraiture and editorial storytelling, I aim to craft visual narratives that feel natural and reflect the strength, movement, and beauty of women in motion.

At the core of my work is a deep commitment to human connection. I believe in capturing the dreamy in-between moments and fleeting expressions of truth and emotion that bring authenticity to the story. My goal is to create imagery that not only looks beautiful but also feels honest and alive.

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How I Work

I specialize in blending portraiture, editorial, lifestyle, and fashion photography to create work that’s both visually dynamic and emotionally grounded. At its core, I see photography as storytelling, it’s about creating connection, capturing essence, and building a visual world that feels honest and inspired.

Portraiture as the Foundation
Portraiture is at the heart of everything I do. It’s more than a face, t’s the energy, emotion, and presence of the person in front of the lens. I focus on building trust and comfort with my subjects so we can capture real, personal moments that resonate. Whether it’s for professional use, creative projects, or lifestyle branding, portraits reveal who someone truly is. Even within fashion or editorial shoots, portrait techniques help humanize the story and deepen the emotional impact.


Editorial as the Narrative
Editorial photography brings the story to life. It gives structure and meaning to an image, often guided by a concept, mood board, or message. Whether it’s a subtle emotion or a full visual narrative, editorial work shapes the direction of a shoot and ties all elements; location, styling, light; together with intention. It’s about telling visual stories with honesty and purpose, images that evoke emotion, resonate deeply, and invite curiosity.

Lifestyle as the Context
Lifestyle photography adds relatability and authenticity. These are the unguarded, in-between moments that feel effortless but are thoughtfully captured. Whether it’s a movement, a glance, or interaction with the environment, I aim to create a lived-in feeling; natural, grounded, and real. Lifestyle imagery connects people to moments that feel true to life.

Fashion as the Statement
Fashion photography provides the visual impact. It’s where creativity meets polish; through styling, posing, and art direction. It elevates the overall story while showcasing the clothing and design in a way that feels aspirational, editorial, or subtly expressive. I love integrating fashion with portraiture and lifestyle elements to make the image feel bold, yet intimate and alive.

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