What is considered royalty?

I have gotten to know Dez more deeply as I’ve worked with her several times over these past few months. She runs and owns her own vegan beauty brand, Dez Beauty, in Milwaukee. As a non-binary person it really means a lot to me when a brand sells unisex products.

Working with Dez has been a complete breeze— it’s as if shooting with her gives a pause in time. Her energy and attitude towards her work and mission is very inspiring. Running your own business can be so tough especially when doing it all on your own, but Dez does so with so much confidence. She knows she deserves the best. Come to think of it, I honestly associate Dez with royalty. She is elegant, kind and gentle. This shoot encompasses her queen energy - consider her royalty.

Model and Stylist: Dez Marie Patterson 

Makeup Artist and Photographer: Jolee Mallmann