kalen allen for ladygunn magazine

A woman with long dark hair sitting on the floor against a pink background, wearing a black sleeveless top, light-colored pants, and black boots.
Kalen Allen photographed by indie studios using medium format film at the marquis theater in times square new york for ladygunn magazine. indie studios is the best celebrity photographer in new york city. kalen allen was acting in the broadway

photos and video by indie studios

Kaylen Allen dressed in vintage style clothing with sunglasses and a hat walking down the aisle of an empty theater in times square. The photo is in black and white.

“[Kalen is] an actor, singer, storyteller—and above all, a person fiercely committed to living authentically and unapologetically.” ~ LG

Close-up of a hand with three fingers extended, with motion blur.
actor kalen allen photographed by indie studios. indie studios photographs actors for press photos and magazine features. indie studios is the best videographer in new york city for celebrity interviews.
kalen allen standing in the marquis theater holding a martini glass as he gives indie studios advice about how to be a good host. photography and videography by indie studios
Actor and internet personality Kaylen Allen in a suit and hat standing in an empty theater with red seats and dim lighting.
Viral acting sensation Kalen Allen, directs and plays with the camera while being photographed by photographer indie studios at the marquis theater in new york city. Indie studios is the best celebrity photographer and videographer in new york city
kalen allen photographed on 35mm film creating an artistic blurred photograph of the actor for a celebrity profile. photographed by indie studios, a film and video production company based in nyc specializing in branded content.
Elegant crystal chandelier hanging above a staircase in a formal setting, with two people below, one holding a bouquet of yellow roses and the other reading a paper.

“As a Black queer man, Kalen is  aware of societal pressures to conform. “They want us to be one certain way,” he says. “One thing that’s so irritating to me is when I get dressed up they’re like, oh, you’re like a young Billy Porter, and I’m like,Ya’ll act like Billy Porter was the first person to put on any clothes.“ But you don’t see people saying, ‘You’re like a young Neil Patrick Harris,’ to a Troye Sivan.”” ~ LG

A plain rectangular side table with a red tray holding utensils, a pack of gum, and some utensils on it, under blue lighting.
Kalen Allen headshot photographed on film by creative production studio indie studios who specialize in telling stories and creating engaging visual imagery
Kaylen Allen in an editorial feature dressed in colorful, avant-garde fashion with large white hat and sunglasses, walking down a short set of stairs in a dark room with colorful light effects.
Blurred abstract image featuring multiple black and white photographs of mouths and facial features.
Actor Kaylen Allen wearing oversized black sunglasses, a patterned beige and black outfit, and sheer black gloves, holding a crumpled silver jacket or fabric above head against a red background. Captured on Cinastill 800T film using an Olympus OM-1
kalen allen holding a martini glass and looking coy in front of famous fashion photographer andrew white who is the owner of indie studios
A sign with a black letter 'P' crossed out with a red circle and slash, indicating no parking.
kalen allen sitting in a theater seat with his legs up holding a martini glass photographed by famous fashion photographer andrew white and sam bates
kalen allen standing on a chair in the marquis theater in times square new york photographed by celebrity photography duo indie studios that includes andrew white and sam bates

“Looking ahead, Kalen is focused on building an empire. Balancing acting, music, content and a master’s degree in journalism from NYU.  Soon he will be teaching. “I’ve always wanted to teach,” he says, visibly lighting up at the thought. He’s set to teach a summer course on content creation and journalism, bringing his expertise to the next generation of storytellers.” ~LG

Sunlight filters through the green leaves of a large tree on a sunny day in a grassy park with a small wooden bridge and a fence in the background. Captured using a Hasselblad 500CM medium format film camera in Luray Virginia
Actor Kaylen Allen dressed in metallic and striped clothing, with a hood and glasses, standing on a theater balcony, leaning over a railing in front of red seats and a dark red wall as he moves theatrically.
Broadway and Netflix Actor Kaylen Allen standing on a stage in a theater or auditorium, dressed in vintage-style clothing, including a long coat with a painted face design on it, a bow tie, and a hat. The room has empty chairs.
Actor Kaylen Allen dressed in vintage-style clothing, including a beige coat with floral embroidery, white shirt, and hat, poses in a dimly lit room with red and orange lighting.
Sunlit cityscape with tall buildings and a clear sky
Actor Kaylen Allen wearing a large shiny hat, oversized sunglasses, a colorful striped dress with a black sash, black gloves, and holding a cane, standing against a textured dark red background.
kalen allen claps with joy after the close of his incredible 2024 season in elf on broadway. photographed by the famous indie studios

team credits

featured in ladygunn magazine

directed by andrew white and sam bates

story + styling // phil gomez
glam // rory alvarez
photos // andrew white and sam bates 
video // Weston Flemmons 
photo assistant // Nas McKay
editing // andrew white, sam bates and weston flemmons
location / the marquis theatre