Our Team
CEO/Founder
Joseph Cottrell, CEO
Joseph Cottrell has successfully promoted high-end style and beauty in some of the most imaginative fashion imagery both in print and online media. Former Army Sergeant turned fashion photographer Cottrell is quickly gaining momentum as one of Miami’s most sought-after contemporary professional photographers. As can be seen in some of his most recent work, Cottrell’s creative efforts remarkably transform novice subjects into supermodels.
His work is an ever-evolving and ever-inspiring endeavor. Due to Cottrell’s exceptional photographs in and out of the studio, Cottrell has dapted his technique to tastefully incorporate the personality of each new subject into a sophisticated and alluring image. Cottrell’s former clients have been featured in high profile campaigns such as Wilhelmina, Ford, Next, Elite Model Management, Boss, and Red (NYC). Cottrell continues to work beyond the confines of traditional fashion photography to capture the personal style of each first-time model and reflect the broad range of influences in each person’s concept of beauty. The resulting images are a beautiful success.
Photographer/HMUA
Galvin Mason
Galvin Mason is a beauty, editorial and commercial makeup artist. The son of two beauticians, Galvin became immersed in the beauty industry at an early age. As a child and adolescent, he worked for several modeling agencies. Growing up in these modeling agencies led him to discover his passion for fashion and cosmetology.
Galvin's parents encouraged him to further develop his artistic talents by enrolling him in the Academy of Art in San Francisco, California where he studied Fashion.
In 2014, Galvin began freelancing for NBC's Hit Show "The Steve Harvey Show". He began building relationships with celebrities such as Ashley Graham, Keke Palmer, EJ Johnson, Laila Ali, and more. In 2017, Galvin became a makeup lead for the hit show.
An Aveda Brown Cosmetology graduate and a commercial artist, he has perfected his ability to quickly create beautiful faces for a wide range of clients. He has collaborated with a variety of models and photographers to create a diverse repertoire of original looks. He is now going on his tenth year as a professional makeup artist and looks forward to collaborating with new clients and other professionals in the industry..
Work — Blog — Instagram
Photographer/Videographer/Master Barber
Albert Johnson
As a Miami, FL native Albert has taken this huge influence of Afro-Spanish and Caribbean culture into creating a fresh upbeat style of Photography and film. No novice to the industry, Albert has 7+ years of Experience as a Master Barber, and a cosmetology instructor at the Beauty Schools of America.
He is now going on his own journey and looks forward to collaborating with new clients and other professionals in the industry with the Nu Development Company.
