02 — spin cover shoots · cover story production · 2020–2022

One artist, one day, no second chances.

Eight editorial cover stories and livestreams, produced and coordinated start to finish, in and out of state: Kehlani. Jack Harlow. Machine Gun Kelly. Rico Nasty. Kings of Leon. Offset. CHVRCHES. RÜFÜS DU SOL.

Cover shoots are production at its most unforgiving — one artist, one day, no second chances. I handled the logistics, the liaising, and the long checklist behind every frame you see here.

Kehani sitting on the floor in black boots and a oversized black hoodie, with tattoos, jewelry, and curly hair, in a portrait style photo.
A woman with curly black hair and tattoos on her arms and neck, wearing a black and white graphic t-shirt with the text 'OWN WHO YOU ARE' and an image of a woman's face. She is posing with her hand near her face against a plain white background, and
A woman with curly hair sitting on a blue stool against a dark background, wearing a shiny, reflective, crystal-like jacket, dark jeans, and high-heeled shoes, with colorful lighting highlighting her features.
A woman with curly black hair, tattoos on her arms and chest, wearing large hoop earrings, a black top, and orange satin gloves, poses against a plain background.
A woman with curly hair and tattoos is smiling and covering her face with her hands, wearing a black sleeveless vest with 'TELL FAK 2020' written on it, and sitting against a beige background.
 
A person with tattoos and blonde hair playing a pink guitar, wearing red pants and white boots, on a pink background with the words 'Spin' in a black box and 'Machine Gun Kelly' and 'A Downfall on the Rise' written in stylized black text.
A person with a colorful mohawk hairstyle and tattoos, covering their face with their hand, stands against a pink background. They are wearing a shiny, patterned jacket and various jewelry.
A young man with blonde hair and multiple tattoos posing in a confident stance, wearing a sheer, graphic t-shirt and checkered sheer pants, smiling with his eyes closed.
A person with platinum blonde hair styled in a spiky mohawk posing inside a neon-lit box with a red background, wearing a shiny silver and black jacket with fringe, white pants with black accents, and white combat boots.
A person with blond, spiky hair has their face edited to show two additional faces on each side, held by hands with pink and black nail polish, against a pink background. The person has tattoos, piercings, and is wearing jewelry, including necklaces
 
Magazine cover featuring Jack Harlow with curly hair, dress shirt, orange tie, and earrings, against a black background, with text highlighting his background and aspirations, January 2021.
A young man with curly hair poses against a red background, wearing a dark purple quilted jacket, a purple shirt, a red tie, and patterned pants. The SPIN logo appears at the bottom right corner.
A person with curly hair, glasses, wearing a yellow sweater and black pants with yellow accents, squat on a yellow background. They are wearing black combat boots and accessorized with rings and a watch. The bottom right corner has the SPIN logo.
A young man with curly hair, wearing sunglasses, a black turtleneck, and a red satin jacket, standing against a red background, making a grimacing facial expression.
A man with curly hair and a playful expression is posing with his hands extended toward the camera. He is wearing a patterned jacket, a white shirt, an orange tie, and brown pants on a black background with a logo that says 'SPIN' in the bottom right
 
Cover photo of Rico Nasty with cosmic background, wearing a gold, embellished hooded jacket, lingerie, and stockings, with a large moon and planets in the purple and pink sky.
A woman with dark skin and long black yarn-like hair is posing in front of a colorful background, wearing a bright yellow bodysuit, fishnet stockings, and a black fringed jacket, with her eyes closed and head tilted back.
A woman with bright green hair wearing a neon yellow and black outfit with black fringed sleeves, posing in front of a colorful, abstract background with a checkered floor and the word 'SPIN' in the bottom corner.
A woman dressed in elaborate, fantasy-inspired costume with metallic accents and intricate headgear, posing with arms outstretched in front of a cosmic, starry background with purple and blue hues.
A person wearing a heavily embellished gold hood with spikes and pearls, gold eyeshadow, and jewelry, sticking out their tongue while holding up their hand with rings in a lively, colorful setting.
 
Cover of SPIN magazine featuring the band Kings of Leon, with five band members looking down from the top of an escalator.
Four men with serious expressions inside a bus with large windows, showing a cloudy sky outside, the sun shining through the window, and a SPIN logo at the bottom right corner.
A group of four men standing against a rust-colored wall at night, with a SPIN logo in the bottom right corner.
Four men sitting on a wooden platform against a dark background with a bright light source. One man is squatting on the left, wearing glasses and a light jacket. The second man is seated with arms crossed, wearing a cream sweater. The third man is si
Four men posing on railroad tracks under a cloudy sky, with one man standing on a railcar and the other three standing or kneeling nearby. The photo has a moody, artistic feel.
 
Cover of a magazine titled SPIN, May 2021 issue, featuring a man with long braided hair wearing a black leather jacket, holding a large diamond-encrusted chain with a metallic pendant, illuminated with vibrant pink and blue lighting, with the word OF
Man sitting on the floor with legs spread wide apart, wearing a sweater, ripped jeans, and sneakers, against a white background with a colorful purple and pink shadow, and the word 'SPIN' in the bottom right corner.
A man with dreadlocks and a beard is Minnesotan in the air, looking down at the camera with a smile, against a colorful purple and blue background. The man is wearing a black jacket, shiny metallic pants, and jewelry.
A man with long hair and a beard showing his teeth with a gold grill, wearing a leather jacket and multiple jewelry including a chain with a cross pendant, against a pink and purple gradient background.
A person with long dreadlocks standing sideways, wearing a beige jacket, ripped jeans, and white boots, casting a colorful shadow against a white background with the SPIN logo in the bottom right corner.
 
Cover image of Spin magazine featuring a woman in an emerald green dress with puffy sleeves and a strapless neckline, standing in front of three men with a blue background. The magazine issue is dated August 2021, and the title "CHVACHES" is partiall
Three people posing for a photo with glitch effects. Two men standing behind a woman who is sitting, all looking at the camera. The woman has curly blonde hair and bold makeup. The logo 'SPIN' is in the bottom right corner.
Three people standing in front of a colorful, illuminated backdrop of retro televisions emitting red, yellow, and green lights.
Three people sitting back-to-back against a white background. The woman in the center has blonde curly hair, wearing a black leather jacket, with her hands clasped, legs crossed, sitting on a spiral chair with 'SPIN' written on it. The man on the lef
Three people standing side by side, with a visual glitch effect, against a black background. The person in the center is a woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing a black leather jacket, skirt, and boots. The two men on either side are dressed in black
 
Magazine cover featuring three men in black clothing against a red background. The word 'SPIN' is at the top, and the text 'RÜFÜS DU SOL' spans across the middle of the cover.
Black and white photo of three men standing side by side against a plain background. The man on the left is wearing a leather jacket, the man in the middle is in a t-shirt with hands on his chest, and the man on the right is in a fitted coat with one
Three men walking in a line with their shadows cast on a plain background, black and white photo, SPIN logo in bottom right corner.
Black and white photo of three men walking toward the camera from a high angle, with their shadows projected on the wall behind them. The man on the left has a beard and tattoo on his arm, wearing a black t-shirt and dark pants. The man in the middle