Jeffrey Sielski: Fashion's Angel
“I wanted something different, Makayla made this look so easy everything & looked amazing.”
Text: VIONNE Magazine | Photographer: Jeffrey Sielski
Model: Makayla Mechelle | Location: Vibe Space Studio Manhattan
Heaven in Studio Light
In Fashion’s Angel, Jeffrey Sielski stages a striking dialogue between two opposing aesthetics: elevated high fashion and ethereal lingerie fantasy. Shot at Vibe Space Studio Manhattan, the series unfolds as a study in contrast — strength and softness, structure and sensuality, shadow and radiant glow. At the center stands Makayla Mechelle, embodying both worlds with magnetic confidence and effortless control.
The editorial moves from sculpted silhouettes in a dramatic black backdrop to a dreamlike, golden-lit “heaven” scene where yellow gels transform the studio into a celestial vision. Wings, clouds, and sunlight tones create a surreal atmosphere, while Jeffrey’s precise attention to lighting anchors the fantasy in technical mastery. The result is not just a fashion story — it is a controlled exploration of duality, where image, mood, and personality converge.
For Jeffrey, contrast is not contradiction — it is narrative. And in Makayla, he found the perfect muse to balance both extremes with undeniable presence.
Interview with Jeffrey Sielski
VVIONNE: In Fashion’s Angel, you explore two opposing aesthetics — high fashion and lingerie. What draws you to contrast, and why was it important to show both sides of Makayla?
Jeffrey: For this shoot I wanted to really opposite looks, I wanted something different, Makayla made this look so easy everything & looked amazing.
VIONNE: Do you approach photography more emotionally or technically — and how do those two sides of you coexist behind the camera?
Jeffrey: Honestly, I approach each shoot both ways It would be hard to approach a shoot only one way.
VIONNE: The yellow lighting creates a “sunlit heaven” effect. Can you walk us through how that lighting decision came together and how you technically achieved that glow?
Jeffrey: Liza from Vibe Space Studio had the brilliant idea of using a yellow gel to create the "sunlit" look it absolutely worked perfectly.
VIONNE: When you think about your work today, what do you believe defines your photographic signature?
Jeffrey: It can be a few things, but I would say lighting.
VIONNE: You’ve photographed many strong personalities. What made Makayla’s presence unique in this series?
Jeffrey: Makayla has a beautiful, confident & strong personality, her posing is amazing, her look is incredible, thats what made this shoot amazing.
VIONNE: For photographers looking to experiment with conceptual lighting, what is one technical tip you swear by when trying to create atmosphere in-studio?
Jeffrey: The key is experimenting finding what will work best with the models look here clothing never be afraid to keep trying new lighting styles.
VIONNE: Every photographer has a muse at some point in their journey. What inspires you most right now — a person, a mood, a movement, a memory?
Jeffrey: I am very lucky to work with many incredible models, but most importantly to me is the person.
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