If a Tree Falls

Fashion model Emily Mendes lying on a park bench outdoors, surrounded by greenery and trees, with colorful thistle in the foreground. Photographed by fashion photographer Indie Studios on medium format film using a Hasselblad 500cm camera.

Directed by Indie Studios

Fashion model Emily Mendes, wearing a striped top, pink floral skirt, gray tights, and black boots, sits on a park bench in a grassy area with trees in the background. She is smiling at the camera knowingly.  Photographed by Indie Studios
Fashion model Emily Mendes in a lace white dress and black rubber boots with red accents sitting on a large outdoor tire by the water, with rocks, trees, and cloudy sky in the background. Photographed by fashion Photographer Indie Studios.
A fallen high-heeled shoe, covered in glitter, lying on the dirt ground with it's discount store tag still on the sole of the shoe.  Photographed by fashion photographer Indie Studios.
Fashion model Emily Mendes lying on a park bench outdoors, surrounded by greenery and trees, with colorful thistle in the foreground. Photographed by fashion photographer Indie Studios on medium format film using a Hasselblad 500cm camera.
Fashion model Emily Mendes wearing a white lace dress standing outdoors near a body of water and trees, with cloudy sky in the background. She looks over her shoulder in fear at something out of frame.  Photographed by Director Indie Studios.
Fashion model Emily Mendes  with long curly dark hair posing outdoors on rocks and fallen tree branches near a body of water, with lush green trees and grass in the background. She leans up against a log looking at the camera with intense eyes.
Isabella Diana with dark hair pulled back, wearing large hoop earrings and a black choker with a gold skull and ring, applying eye makeup outdoors against a light sky background. Photographed on 35mm film by portrait photographer Indie Studios.
Fashion model Emily Mendes in a fur coat and dress crouches in a field of tall grass, with one knee on the ground and the other leg bent, wearing black boots, in black and white.  Photographed by editorial photographer Indie Studios.
Fashion model Emily Mendes  with long, curly dark hair and light makeup crouches in tall green grass surrounded by dense forest trees. Captured by on location photographer Indie Studios.
Fashion model Emily Mendes  stands on rocks and grass near a body of water, wearing a sleeveless cream lace dress, black boots, and jewelry, with a cloudy sky in the background. Captured by fashion photographer Indie Studios.
Close-up of Fashion model Emily Mendes  with curly hair, wearing a silver beaded necklace and a white lace top, posing outdoors against a light background. Emily leans her head back looking down at the camera captured by Indie studios.
Fashion model Emily Mendes in a brown knit skirt, black boots, and a beige fur coat poses in a grassy field with trees in the background. Photographed by nyc film photographer indie studios.
A grassy landscape with rocks and a body of water in the background. Photographed by indie studios on 35mm film.  The photo was taken in Pelham Bay Park
A woman with earrings, necklace, and bracelets holding a seashell on a grassy landscape with trees and rocks in the background.
Fashion model Emily Mendes with long dark hair standing on a fallen tree in a dense forest, wearing shiny gold pants, a black crop top, and black heeled boots. Captured by Indie studios.
Fashion model Emily Mendes in a striped top and floral skirt standing on a grassy area by a tree near the water, with an overcast sky in the background. Inspired by the iconic film Vertigo directed by Alfred Hitchcock.  Photographed by Indie Studios.
Close-up of pinkish fibrous material with visible strands and textures.
Black and white photo of a woman with long curly hair wearing a bra, shiny pants, and a short jacket, with her hand on her hip.
Isabella Diana  wearing a sheer, patterned top with black pleated skirt, accessorized with chunky jewelry including a black choker, earrings, and bracelets, stretching her arms upward against a white background with green leaves.
Isabella Diana in a strapless dress with fringes, black knee-high boots, and a choker necklace leans against a large rock on a beach, with water and greenery in the background. Photographed by nyc film photographer Indie Studios
Sky with scattered clouds during sunset or sunrise, with a faint airplane visible near the bottom. Captured at Coney Island New York by photographer Indie Studios on 35mm film.  Indie Studios is a nyc film photographer.
Fashion model Emily Mendes lying on the grass holding a large dog with a tan coat and black ears. She has curly dark hair, wears a brown patterned dress, and a necklace with a round pendant. Photographed by Indie Studios on 35mm film.
A woman sitting on a rock outdoors with a grassy field and trees in the background, wearing a strapless top, black skirt, and boots, while adjusting her eyepatch.
A close-up photo of fashion model Emily Mendes face in profile with detailed curly hair, captured in black and white. Emily looks down with an intense stare.  Captured by Fashion photographer indie studios.

Team Credits

Directed by Andrew White & Sam Bates

Photography by Andrew White & Sam Bates 

Art Direction by Sam Bates 

Cinematography by Andrew White 

Styling by Alex Murphy 

Makeup by Isabella Diana 

Modeling by Emily Mendes

An Indie Studios Production