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LEGENDARY FILMMAKER LEE DANIELS PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE RUIZ FOR THE COVER OF PHOTOBOOK MAGAZINE @photobookmagazine Read full interview by Richard Perez Féria at www.photobookmagazine.com/lee-daniels-genius-at-work Talent: Lee Daniels @leedaniels PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde Interview by Richard Pérez-Feria @richardperezferia Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists Groomer: Janice Kinjo @janicekinjo at The Wall Group @thewallgroup Photo assistant- Dani Sax @danisaxphotos Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Photo Studio: Love Studios NYC @lovestudiosnyc #leedaniels #thedeliverance #empire #precious #monstersball #photobook #mikeruiz #mikeruizphotography #mikeruizcreativedirector #thebutler #thepaperboy

THE BRILLIANT LEE DANIELS PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE RUIZ FOR THE COVER OF PHOTOBOOK MAGAZINE @photobookmagazine “When I make movies, I don’t ever go out there to please anyone other than myself,” Daniels says. “I never try to make a film for the masses. I just try to tell my story.” Also, did the amazing photoshoot you just had with Mike Ruiz free something in you? I don’t think we’ve ever seen this side of you. “I know. Yes, yes, it was so awesome. It was liberating and it unleashed a hungry leather man. “ Talent: Lee Daniels @leedaniels PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde Interview by Richard Pérez-Feria @richardperezferia Videographer: Mike Vernazza @mav_cinema Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists Groomer: Janice Kinjo @janicekinjo at The Wall Group @thewallgroup Photo assistant- Dani Sax @danisaxphotos Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Photo Studio: Love Studios NYC @lovestudiosnyc #leedaniels #thedeliverance #empire #precious #monstersball #photobook #mikeruiz #mikeruizphotography #mikeruizcreativedirector #thebutler #thepaperboy

LEE DANIELS FOR THE COVER OF PHOTOBOOK MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHED BY MIKE RUIZ The Oscar-winning director, producer and writer of so many important films and series in the past two decades—including Empire and The Deliverance—sticks to his successful formula of quality over quantity, showing a restraint rarely seen in Hollywood. Do you see yourself as a filmmaker, writer or producer first “Filmmaker, though I often rewrite most of the stuff that I direct.” Like so many of the very best multi-hyphenates in Hollywood, do you enjoy using so many different skills when creating a film or series? “No, I’m a filmmaker first. And if I’m forced to be a producer, ok, I don’t mind. And I will do whatever I can creatively, to fulfill the director or the writer’s needs.” Talent: Lee Daniels @leedaniels PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde Interview by Richard Pérez-Feria @richardperezferia Videographer: Mike Vernazza @mav_cinema Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists Groomer: Janice Kinjo @janicekinjo at The Wall Group @thewallgroup Photo assistant- Dani Sax @danisaxphotos Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Photo Studio: Love Studios NYC @lovestudiosnyc #leedaniels #thedeliverance #empire #precious #monstersball #photobook #mikeruiz #mikeruizphotography #mikeruizcreativedirector #thebutler #thepaperboy

Photobook Magazine @photobookmagazine on @abcgma3 GMA3 supporting our very own creative director, Mike Ruiz’s @mikeruizone Mutts and Muscles 2025 Calendar benefitting @louieslegacy animal rescue. Special thanks @projectpublicity * * * * #mikeruizphotography #mikeruiz #animalrescue #calendar #cover

What was the experience of filming the Netflix hit, Nobody Wants This? “It was a wild ride for sure! So much laughing. So much friendship. And it felt very collaborative. If I had an idea for Esther, I felt very comfortable bringing it to the table. I felt very heard, which doesn’t happen on every show.“ @photobookmagazine #photobookmagazine Talent: Jackie Tohn @jackietohn PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde PhotoBook Creative Director: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Photographer: Jaime Pavon @pavonphoto Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists @718blonde @exclusiveartists Hair: Luis Guillermo using Oribe @luisguillermobeauty Makeup: Romana Lai using @hourglasscosmetics @romanamakeupnyc Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At @ateneat Retouching: Karla Cevallo @lolaretouch Location at Angelo David Hair Salon @angelodavidhair Flowers by MadisonAvenueFlorist @madisonavenuefloris Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Interview by Anna Yim, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine @yim.anna *Special Thanks: Ann Lawlor @ann.lawlor LAN BUTTON FRONT BLOUSE by alice + olivia by StaceyBendet @aliceandolivia aliceandolivia.com Skirt by L’AGENCE https://lagence.com/ @lagencefashion Houndstooth Sheer Tights. Made with Luxury microfiber blend (92% nylon, 8% elastane) to give you an ultra soft high breathability, four-way stretch, and sheer coverage by Commando Coat by Ulla Johnson @ullajohnson https://ullajohnson.com Lucite Molten Clip On Earring - Gold by Alexis Bittar www.alexisbittar.com @alexisbittar Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti @giuseppezanotti https://www.giuseppezanotti.com * * * * #actress #nobodywantsthis #floaters #ootd #photooftheday #writer #newyork #comedy

New York native Jackie Tohn is a renowned actress and writer. Jackie’s path to stardom started from her charismatic personality both on and off the screen. She is known for her roles in A Futile and Stupid Gesture, GLOW, and Sisters. Jackie is currently promoting Nobody Wants This and The Floaters, engaging audience members into the comedic world. @photobookmagazine #photobookmagazine Talent: Jackie Tohn @jackietohn PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde PhotoBook Creative Director: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Photographer: Jaime Pavon @pavonphoto Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists @718blonde @exclusiveartists Hair: Luis Guillermo using Oribe @luisguillermobeauty Makeup: Romana Lai using @hourglasscosmetics @romanamakeupnyc Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At @ateneat Retouching: Karla Cevallo @lolaretouch Location at Angelo David Hair Salon @angelodavidhair Flowers by MadisonAvenueFlorist @madisonavenuefloris Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Interview by Anna Yim, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine @yim.anna *Special Thanks: Ann Lawlor @ann.lawlor IVEY LONG SLEEVE FITTED SUNBURST PLEATED MAXI DRESS by alice + olivia by StaceyBendet @aliceandolivia Where to purchase: available at alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet boutiques and aliceandolivia.com Bon Bon Crystal Large Tear Drop Earring - Pewter by Alexis Bittar @alexisbittar www.alexisbittar.com Item Description: Very Bow Tie Pump 105 / Lipstick by Aquazzura @aquazzura https://www.aquazzura.com/us_en * * * * #actress #nobodywantsthis #floaters #ootd #photooftheday #writer #newyork #comdey

Growing up, Odelya Halevi knew she wanted to act, and went to great lengths to ensure that this dream would become a reality. Her strength and tenacity paid off, as she began booking roles as a guest star on noteworthy shows such as Good Trouble and Good Girls Revolt. In 2022, she joined the cast of Law and Order as prominent Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun, bringing her talent to the well-known series. Odelya lets us in on her thoughts about this newest undertaking, as well as giving a little more insight into her life when she’s not on set. Talent: Odelya Halevi @odelya_halevi_ PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde PhotoBook Creative Director: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Photographer: Michael Creagh @michaelcreagh Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists @718blonde @exclusiveartists Hair: Corey Tuttle at Exclusive Artists using Balmain @coreytuttlehair @exclusiveartists Makeup: Meredith Baraf @meredithbaraf Photo Assistant: Felicia Abban @abban_felicia Retouching: Luka Ukropina @luka_ukropina Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At @ateneat BTS: Robin Chou @roo.chou Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Interview by Logan Dutra @logandutra Luisa Bustier by HELLESSY @hellessy Earrings by Alexis Bittar @alexisbittar https://www.alexisbittar.com/ Veil by Stylist Own Skirt by L’AGENCE @lagencefashion https://lagence.com/ Tights by Wolford @wolford Gloves by Stylist Own Hat by Eugenia Kim @eugeniakimnyc https://eugeniakim.com/ * * * * #photobookmagazine #ootdfashion #ootd #photooftheday #lawandorder #actress #samanthamaroun #photoshoot

Sahana is a rising star, empowering those around them to be compassionate towards themselves and others. Through their professional career, Sahana hopes to uplift those to elevate themselves outside of their comfort zone, pursuing their own sense of individualism. They are featured in the newest Amazon Prime Video comedy, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, released on October 17. The series puts a comedic twist on the immigrant experience, with Sahana playing the role of Bhanu Pradeep. Talent: Sahana Srinivasan @sahana__srinivasan PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde PhotoBook Creative Director: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Photographer: Aaron Jay Young @aaronjayyoung Fashion Stylist: Toye Adedipe @toyeadedipe Hair: Richard Grant for Exclusive Artists using Oribe Haircare @richardnormangrant Makeup: Cassandra Paige @by_cassandrapaige Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Interview by Anna Yim, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine @yim.anna Blazer/dress: Hanifa iG: @hanifaofficial * * * * #photobookmagazine #ootd #dallas #thepradeepsofpittsburgh #amazonprime #bhanupradeep #lifeofpi #magazine #cover

Growing up, Sandflower was surrounded by creatives which further inspired her pursuit of multidisciplinary professions. Sandflower’s drive for creativity and innovation spreads into music and fashion. By creating the African Intelligence series with Sprayground she extracts her love for fashion through the lens of Afrofuturism. Sandflower’s most recent album “The Radiant Explorer” shares the introspective backstory and journey of who she is today. As audience members dive deep into the album itself, Sandflower exemplifies her sense of endearment, excitement, and experimentation. Check out Sandflower’s new album: https://onerpm.link/TheRadiantExplorer Talent: Sandflower @sandflowerpower PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists @718blonde @exclusiveartists Hair: Corey Tuttle at Exclusive Artists @coreytuttlehair @exclusiveartists Makeup: Deney Adam @deney_adam Set Design Assistant: Dani Sax @danisaxphotos Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At @ateneat Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Interview by Anna Yim, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine @yim.anna Photo Studio: Love Studios NYC @lovestudiosnyc * * * * #photobookmagazine #ootd #photooftheday #artist #singer #brooklyn #theradiantexplorer #album #sprayground

Actress, Author, Director, Singer, and more, Bethany Joy Lenz is a captivating star known for her roles in One Tree Hill, A Biltmore Christmas, and Grey’s Anatomy. Bethany Joy Lenz – originally from Hollywood, Florida – shares her dynamic yet unconventional personal and professional journey of becoming who she is now. Released on October 22, 2024, Bethany’s memoir Dinner For Vampires showcases her commitment to reflect authenticity, compassion, and commitment in storytelling. Depth and complexity lie within the backstory behind her stardom, with connections to spirituality and community. Talent: Bethany Joy Lenz @msbethanyjoylenz PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde PhotoBook Creative Director: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Photographer: Jaime Pavon @pavonphoto Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists @718blonde @exclusiveartists Hair: Luis Guillermo using Oribe @luisguillermobeauty @oribe Makeup: Romana Lai @romanamakeupnyc Assistant Fashion Stylist: Atėnė At @ateneat Studio: 7linestudio @7linestudio Retouching @lolaretouch BTS: Jung Chou @roo.chou Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon Interview by Anna Yim @yim.anna Designers: Earrings by Classicharms at Flying Solo @classicharms @flyingsolonyc Rings by Nicole Amato @nicoleamatonyc Small ring by Keane @keanenewyork Black crop sweater by C-Plus Series @cplusseries Lilac shirt by C-Plus Series @cplusseries Corset by Fe Noel @fenoel Pants by Fe Noel @fenoel Belt by Stylist own * * * * #photobookmagazine #actress #author #onetreehill #dinnerforvampires #book #cover #magazine #ootd

The brilliant Jaime King for the cover of @photobookmagazine styled by the brilliant @janellermiller photographed by @mikeruizone “I knew that I always wanted to be a filmmaker, an actor, a writer and a director,” King says. “That was always my plan. Modeling gave me a strong discipline of professionalism since you work very long hours. When I started acting, I had a really strong discipline of knowing that you had to be on time, knowing that you had to work 12 to 16 hours a day, knowing you had to be prepared, knowing you had to be ready, and it’s very interesting because if you’re an artist and you’re creating, you can work very, very long hours but as you’re putting out that love of creation, it’s almost like you’re charged by it—you’re charged by the process itself.” Jaime King - Talent: Jaime King @jaime_king PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon @718blonde Interview by Richard Pérez-Feria @richardperezferia Fashion Stylist: Janelle Miller at A-Frame Agency @janellermiller @aframe_agency Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair @opusbeauty using @rozhair Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using M∙A∙C Cosmetics @nattiventi @opusbeauty using maccosmeticsusa Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger @opusbeauty using apresnailsofficial Photo Assistant: River Chad @rvrchd Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine @by_danalarcon *Special Thanks to Hype Studios @hypestudios.la #mikeruiz #mikeruizphotography #mikeruizphotographer #mikeruizcreativedirector #photobook #magazine #jaimeking

🥰💯🌹💯🌹💯🌹💯🌹💯🌹🥰 To read my truly interesting and exclusive cover story for ‘PhotoBook’magazine featuring red-hot actor/director (and ex-supermodel) Jaime King, go to link in bio right now. BTW, how gorg is this cover shot by the always great Mike Ruiz? #jaimeking #mikeruiz #richardperezferia #photobook #magazine #magazinecover @richardperezferia