In the director's chair //
These next collection of photos are moments of me taking a step from being in front of the camera to being able to create behind the camera.
I was fortune enough to have teams of impeccable creators help me bring my thoughts and ideas to life. Without them, these images would not have been possible. -Brooke Smoot (director)
 Director// Brooke Smoot Models// Andrea J. Correa, Allie Birdsley, and Brooke Smoot Photographer// Honey Cranzo Assistant Photographer// Geovanny Valladores |  Director// Brooke Smoot Model// Brooke Smoot Photographer// Honey Cranzo Assistant Photographer// Geovanny Valladores |  Director// Brooke Smoot Models// Andrea J. Correa, Allie Birdsley, and Brooke Smoot Photographer// Honey Cranzo Assistant Photographer// Geovanny Valladores |
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 Director// Brooke Smoot Model// Brooke Smoot Photographer// Honey Cranzo Assistant Photographer// Geovanny Valladores |  Director// Brooke Smoot Models// Andrea J. Correa, Allie Birdsley, and Brooke Smoot Photographer// Honey Cranzo Assistant Photographer// Geovanny Valladores |  Director// Brooke Smoot Model// Brooke Smoot Photographer// Honey Cranzo Assistant Photographer// Geovanny Valladores |
"This shoot meant to me that addiction and bad habits run deep. You can throw glitter all over it and smile and act like this is the lifestyle to live but that’s hardly the case. Sure it’s attractive in the moment but the after effect is more than one can expect. I wanted the audience to be able to have an image to actually stop and think on. For someone to truly reflect on the images and think deeply on themselves or people around them. It meant that this image and concept I’ve had for a while could be out there and be reflected on in a way most images couldn’t. It means therapy and a spotlight on the things we hide as humans.”
Killer Desire
Series is available for purchase.
 Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Models // DeLesia Johnson, Allie Birdsley, Kristin Sperzel, Brooke Smoot Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell and Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer // Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // Allie Birdsley Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // Kristin Sperzel Hair Stylist //Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |
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 Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // DeLesia Johnson Hair Stylist // Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // Allie Birdsley Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Models // DeLesia Johnson, Allie Birdsley, Kristin Sperzel, Brooke Smoot Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell and Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |
 Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // Kristin Sperzel Hair Stylist // Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Models // DeLesia Johnson, Allie Birdsley, Kristin Sperzel, Brooke Smoot Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell and Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Models // DeLesia Johnson, Allie Birdsley, Kristin Sperzel Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell and Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |
 Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Models // DeLesia Johnson, Allie Birdsley, Kristin Sperzel Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell and Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Models // DeLesia Johnson, Allie Birdsley, Kristin Sperzel, Brooke Smoot Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell and Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // DeLesia Johnson Hair Stylist // Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |
 Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // Brooke Smoot Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Model // DeLesia Johnson Hair Stylist // Yaja Gonzalez Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |  Director// Brooke Smoot Photographer // Geovanny Valladores Models // Allie Birdsley Hair Stylist // Wes Cantrell Assistant Photographer// Andrea J. Correa |
"My love for musicals started with this musical called Chicago. Ever since I was 8, I fell in-love in love with the idea of expression through song, dance, and scenes. This musical has inspired me in more ways than most things. Each person represents just about each cast member in the show. I had a great team for this project and lots of talent in front and behind the camera"
Kristin as Roxie Hart
Allie as Velma Kelly
DeLesia as Billy Flynn
Brooke as Miss Sunshine
CHICAGO: 2018
Z O D I A C
"These sets of photos show case the 12 signs of the Zodiac. Each one was carefully selected from model to even color scheme to best capture each sign. This was to help people more so understand Astrology in a more visual and artistic way. Please enjoy these next sets. May you discover more about others as well as yourself." -Brooke Smoot
all information about Astrology I found came from Kathleen Sears Astrology 101 book, articles from Cafe Astrology and astrologer Susan Miller
C A N C E R
JUNE 22ND
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JULY 22ND
Element: Water
Traits: nuturing, emotionally driven, caregivers, selfless, loyal, sentimental, trustworthy, creative, strong willed, observant, sympathetic, honest
Symbol: Crab
"This shoot was inspired by the loving and passionate sign of Cancer, the fourth sign in the Zodiac but my first one in this series. My team was able to capture the sensitive and vulnerable nature of a Cancer; bringing in the iconic traits in each detail of this set. Starting out this series made me quite nervous but this team put me at ease and became a great start for this series. Key elements in this set was absolutely the color scheme, emotional facial expressions, and over all innocence with the wardrobe showcasing their child like wonder. Color scheme showing how intensely beautiful their presence is and emotional expressions to capture their true nature."
-Brooke Smoot
Photographer: Kimera Gonzalez
Model: Allie Birdsley
MUA: Kennidi King
Director: Brooke Smoot
L E O
JULY 23RD
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AUGUST 23RD
Element: Fire
Traits: bold, life of the party, entertaining, loyal, outgoing, headstrong, prideful, loving, talkative, forgiving, determined, powerful, romantic
Symbol: Lion
"The second sign apart of this series was Leo. I was able to travel to Tulsa to shoot with this team to create the second sign for this series. Using the more bold pieces such as daring red lips, smokey eyes, fur coats, and even an entertainment award, we were able to capture the bold yet beloved sign of Leo. The award representing their trait of entertaining and the fur coat representing the lion symbol of Leo. "
- Brooke Smoot
Photographer: Honey Caranzo
Model: Jurnee Hawkins
MUA: Danielle Persons
Director: Brooke Smoot
V I R G O
AUGUST 23RD
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SPETEMBER 22ND
Element: Earth
Traits: clean, go getter, down-to-earth, prideful, lover, hard working, perfectionist, worry wart, intellectual, generous, faithful, skeptical
Symbol: Maiden
"Virgo honestly is a special set to me. I was able to work with some of my favorites over a sign that's one of my personal favorites. This set has been a bit more of a unique concept then the previous. We used more of the location to make it a more lifestyle series rather than only having to use a studio. This aloud us to show case more of the Virgo persona with a comfortable and controlled scenery. Clean makeup look, earth tones, classic Men's style, and charming mannerisms showed the perfect interpretation of Virgo that I was going for."
Photographer: Kimera Gonzalez
Model: Raymond Roberts
MUA: Bethany Martinez
Agency: TABB Models
Director: Brooke Smoot
L I B R A
Element: Air
Traits: balanced, easy going, indecisive, caring, social, gracious, open minded, sarcastic, impulsive, supportive, spontaneous, selective, kind-hearted, alluring
Symbol: Balance Scales
"This shoot was honestly my favorite one and the one I was not sure how it'll all work out. Libra is a sign I had to do a bit more research on. However, despite all my doubts, this set showed really where I could go with this series. Mixing some feminine, editorial vibes along with a classic pastel color scheme created the version of a Libra that I believe showcases the balance, easy, and attractive nature of Libra. The pearls twisted around model's wrist showing their needs for balance and style of clothes for their love of art and beauty"
Photographer: Honey Caranzo
Model: Lindsi Unsell
MUA: Bethany Martinez
Director: Brooke Smoot
SEPTEMBER 23RD
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OCTOBER 22ND
S C O R P I O
OCTOBER 23RD
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NOVEMBER 22ND
Element: Water
Traits: trustworthy, loyal, confident, emotional, lie detectors, observant, mysterious, seductive, loving, kind, secretive, passionate, daring, honest, sexual, charming, persuasive
Symbol: Scorpion
"This set was honestly one that had the most challenges as far as locations and getting everyone together to create these images. Despite the set locations I had planned for us, these images describe Scorpio in such a mysterious yet enticing way; these were exactly what I had in mind for Scorpio and I couldn't be more proud of this team and images. Incorporating the mysterious manor of Scorpio with dark makeup and darker purples, red, and black yet show casing the seductive and hypnotizing parts with choice of wardrobe and model's facial expressions. Definitely a shoot for the books"
Photographer: Erik Montoya
Model/ MUA: Delesia Johnson
Director: Brooke Smoot
S A G I T A R I U S
NOVEMBER 23RD
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DECEMBER 21ST
Element: Fire
Traits: bold, daring, honest, adventurous, blunt, go-getter, energetic, passionate, lucky, positive,
Symbol: Archer
"Okay now this was a fun one. The use of props for this shoot and make up really tied the look for this sign. I knew immediately I wanted to have the color yellow for this sign. They bring such positive light and feelings to most situations and stand out. The lighter representing their fire element and arrow to represent their symbol. This group of women made it fun yet effortless to bring this sign to life."
Photographer: Kimera Gonzalez
MUA: Brianna Lynn
Model: Aurora Black
Director: Brooke Smoot
C A P R I C O R N
DECEMBER 22ND
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JANUARY 19TH
Element: Earth
Traits: hard working, truthful, organized, intelligent, ambitious, wise, passionate, determined, blunt, adventurous, responsible,
Symbol: Sea Goat
"This was one of the first shoots of the series were I created such an elaborate set. This set was to show case how a Capricorn is a homebody but yet is prepared for any adventure that comes their way. The dieffenbachia plant representing them being an earth sign as well as a care giver. One of my favorites of the series with such an incredible team to help me best represent this breath taking sign."
Photographer: Kimera Gonzalez
MUA: Bethany Martinez
Model: Logan Peltier
Director: Brooke Smoot
Element: Air
Traits: creative, one of a kind, artistic, bold, independent, intuitive, humanitarian, can appear emotionally distant, passionate
Symbol: Water-Bearer
"Now this sign was one of the hardest to create a concept and be able to tell the sign decided to go with a primary color scheme with a 90s vibe to it; this all showcasing the individuality Aquarius has with bold yet memorable style choices. Truly such a rewarding challenge creating this one. I have had difficulty with Aquarians in the past but this shoot made me grow fond of the sign. I was able to have such a great team along side me to help me out."
Photographer: Jessica Morgan
Model: LaRonn Marzett
Agency: MAGNA Talent
Director: Brooke Smoot
A q U A R I U S
JANUARY 21ST
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FEBRUARY 19TH
P I S C E S
FEBRUARY 18TH
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MARCH 20TH
Element: Water
Trait: artistic, creative, observant, compassionate, emotional, guarded, understanding, soulful, forgiving, daydreamers
Symbol: Fish
"Honestly blown away by the talent involved in with this sign. From the makeup to the sets to the styles Nebby is wearing. Truly grateful for all of the women involved in this. This just shows more of the incredible talent we have in the Oklahoma area. I had an incredible to with them. With the sign's color being blue and their element water, I thought shades of blue and shooting by a body of water would be perfect. Styles of this were inspired by their artistic and vulnerable nature. "
Photographer: Kimera Gonzalez
MUA: Lisette Christine
Model: Nebiat Berry
Agency: TABB Models
Director: Brooke Smoot
A I R E S
MARCH 21ST
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APRIL 19TH
Element: Fire
Trait: Child-like, bold, daring, energetic, a leader, fearless, loyal, assertive, impulsive, independent, hot tempered, strong willed
Symbol: Ram
"I was skeptical going into this shoot but once I got together with my team, this became one of my favorite signs to create for this series. I feel like these set of photos most accurately express what a true Aires is like. I love the styles that we incorporated with this and color scheme made this sign even more bold and desirable."
Photographer: Jessica Morgan
Model: Marqus Wooley
Agency: C&A Models
Director: Brooke Smoot
t a u r u s
APRIL 22ND
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MAY 20TH
Element: Earth
Traits: loyal, stubborn, caring, passionate, realistic, calm, patient, sarcastic, strong
Symbol: Bull
"Now this has got to be one of my top signs to have worked on! Not just because I am a Taurus BUT because this was exactly what I had imagined for Taurus. The colors and tones were perfect for the sign. This location screamed Taurus and Karson is a Taurus so it made this shoot even better. I truly feel like my team was able to capture this sign in a beautiful yet accurate way; nurturing and earthy with the plants and colors to even wardrobe having it's own unique yet girly style."
Photographer: Kimera Gonzalez
Model: Karson Bree
Director: Brooke Smoot