Vol. 2
Breaking Boundaries Edition
Founder/Editor-in-Chief Ezzah Rafique Design & Layout Director Mohja Filfil
Communications Director Iman Tanzeem
Social Media Director Sofi Murillo
Contributors in this Issue Jenna Neves, Ahmed Khan, Alessandra Esquivel, Bella Durante, Camila Camacho, Charlotte Floberg, Conner Jackson, Dominic Di Palermo, Emma Garibian, Emma Rose Brown, EtheriĂŠ, Hannah Ryan, Isabel Dowell, Izzy Blunt, Jamal Bonaparte Jessy Perez-Perez, Kylee Kent, Leroy Wright, Lilli Friedman, Logan Rundell, Nicole & Rachel Swann, Orchee Sorker, Paul Lee, S Leilani, Samantha Billotte, Tequila Hellend, Tom Nethersole, Tristen Rothrum, Victoria Jolley, Ximena Paola Tapia Medina
FRONT & BACK COVER: Ahmed Khan (Photographer) with Maab Ch, Wadeea Ch, & Mariam Ch (Models)
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SUBMISSIONS orendamediainfo@gmail.com
A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR For the month of October, ORENDA MEDIA wanted to challenge creatives to submit work based upon a theme: Breaking Boundaries. We asked our team creatives and our social media to submit a series of work based upon their interpretation of what "Breaking Boundaries" means to them. We received a lot of incredible work ranging from breaking societal stereotypes to personal challenges that are faced daily. Thank you so much for all of the support we have received! We've learned a ton from our first magazine and we have a lot to learn and grow from so if there's anything you'd like to see in the magazine or any questions, comments, or concerns please email us at orendamediainfo@gmail.com. I sincerely hope you enjoy this month's volume! To view the meaning behind each creative's work, visit theorendamedia.com.
Ezzah Rafique Founder/Editor-in-Chief
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Corporate Culture
Photographer Ahmed Khan @_vemodalenphotography
Models Maab Ch @maabch Wadeea Ch @wadeeach Mariam Ch @mariaammch
Girls Will Be Boys Photographer Logan Rundell @loganrundell Models Mia Lewis @loogiespitter Alyssa Rundell @alyssarundell Kassidy Layne @kassidyyylayne Kerby Warnock @keerbstomp
Cutting Free
Photographer & Model Jessy Perez-Perez @jessyperezperez
Photographer Samantha Billotte @sambillotte
Model Madi Forbes @madi_forbes
Pushing Through
Changing
Fashion
Photographer Kylee Kent @ky_._photography
Model Hope Reeves @hope_reeves47
PERSONAL
Photographer Izzy Blunt @pige0nnphotos MUA's TAHIRA @tahirasohailmakeup DALINE @divalinmadu Models LANA @swimdeeplana IMOGEN @imogen_schofield_ JAKE @jakey_jean_genie KIERAN @keitea8 RYAN @brennan.wav
Art is meant to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable
Digital Artist Tristen Rothrum @Tristen2945
OUT OF BOUNDS Photographer Tequila Helland @tequila.helland.photo
Model Noel Royer @noelroyer
ARE YOU OK? Photographer Dominic Di Palermo @domdipalermo
Breaking Gender Norms
Photographer Camila Camacho @oldiescami Model @tessmitchell12
Photographer Camila Camacho @oldiescami
Model @rohail.jaf
Photographer Emma Rose Brown @preacherspic
DISCO QUEEN
MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
Model Robert Baxter
Digital Artist Tom Nethersole @tomnether
Breaking the Boundaries of Societal Norms Photographer Bella Durante @bellarosedurante
Model @victoria.rossii
Models @itslivmarino & @isaiahet72
Photographer Lilli Friedman @friedman.photos
Model @jordanmxo
RAW BEAUTY
Photographer Jamal Bonaparte @jamalshootstoo
Asst. JP Carina @jp.vzzn Sonja Edel @sonja_edel
PERCEIVED PERFECTION
Revolutionary Red
Photographer Orchee Sorker @orchees_photo
Model Tanishi Sorker
Photographer Paul Lee @paul.lee.19
Model Jason @jason_lee_27nj
CHASING THE AUTUMN BREEZE
DEAR BODY. I LOVE YOU.
Photographer Xime Paola Tapia Medina @foto.ximetapia
Models Valeria Tapia Medina @vale_tapia18 Ivana Ramirez @i_rhx Jessica Jimenez @jess.jimenezr Jesse Garcia @jesse.ges
Photographer Nicole & Rachel Swann @swann.lane
Fashion Boundaries & Gender Norms
Photographer Charlotte Floberg @charlotteflophotography
Models Quinn @_quinnholmes Isabella @bewuhh
Assist. Alexis @alexis.Laura.Jean Maddie @madeleineapple
Photographer Emma Garibian @emthroughalens
Model Amanda @_amandapagan
Photographer Emma Garibian @emthroughalens
Model Rye @ryecaraway
Photographer Leroy Wright @Lune_Photography
Model Kri
My Boundaries Photographer Isabel Dowell @isabelelisephoto
Model Savanna Klear @klearlysav
Crew Emalee Godard @emaleegodardphoto Malina Pawloski @malinapawloski
REBORN IN THE ASHES Model Hannah Ryan @han_renee99
Photographer Alessandra Esquivel @my_famephotography
Model @franchescae22
Photographer & Model Victoria Jolley @vickies.photographs
STATE OF BEING
Photographer Ezzah Rafique @ezzahphotography Model Sarrinah Rafique & Hiba Sheikh
LAST ON EARTH
Model Katie Bork @katielicious
Photographer Conner Jackson @connerjphoto
ETHERIÉ
Etherié is a NYC-based jewelry brand featuring handmade accessories that embody life's dreamy and delicate beauty. The name Etherié comes from the word "ethereal", meaning extremely light or delicate in a way that seems too perfect for this world. We want to encourage others to express their unique beauty in a way that makes them feel good - that’s why our slogan is "bring out your inner angel”. We create affordable, ontrend designs with a classic twist, so that they can be worn for years without going out of style. Visit: https://etherie.square.site/ IG: @shop.etherie
S. LEILANI S. Leilani is a luxury business that primarily serves women of color out of its three branches and strives to remain vegan and cruelty-free. We operate under three branches: cosmetics, jewelry, and skincare. We were founded in May 2020 by Simone Perkins, a 12 year old woman of color from Chicago. Our products are made with only the most natural ingredients and are handcrafted to suit the needs of colored and sensitive skin.
S. Leilani strives to help women of color build their confidence, by supplying them with the tools they need. The absence of both black-owned cosmetics, and completely natural/sustainable cosmetic business inspired the creation of our business. Visit: www.sleilanibeauty.com IG: @sleilanibeauty; @sleilaniboutique