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SUNNY SHOKRAE IS A PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN NYC. She is renowned for creating imagery rooted in authentic and diverse storytelling, brought to life through her distinct use of color and light.

Over her 15-year career, Sunny has developed a body of work championING representation WHILE explorING identity, culture, and InTIMACY. She draws deeply from her upbringing, personal experiences and passions, which profoundly shape her artistic direction. WHETHER IT’S PORTRAITURE / ADVERTISING / FASHION / COMMUNITY FOCUSED OR PERSONAL - SHE EFFORTLESSLY CENTERS HER SUBJECTS AND CAPTURES MOMENTS OF STILLNESS AND FLUX, REFLECTING A CURRENT, YET TIMELESS EASE AND FLUIDITY.

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i-D, departures, Bon Appetit Magazine, The New York Times, Tiffany&Co, Barneys, Harper's Bazaar Magazine, Nylon Magazine, Fader Magazine, CHERRY BOMBE MAGAZINE, Oyster Magazine, MOTHER TONGUE MAGAZINE, Net-A-Porter, Converse, Levis, KEDS, Club Monaco, BLAU international

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➜ MISC MENTIONS ⬇

⏀ TRADITIONS - VOGUE [2024], HOST W/ A CAUSE - VOGUE [2023], Art As Protest - Collage [2023], EVERGREEN REVIEW [2023]

⏀ SUnny PHOTOGRAPHED THE SUPERIORITY BURGER COOKBOOK, WHICH WON the 2019 ART OF EATING PRIZE. 

⏀ bonus ➜ "Sunny authored and self-published a children’s book in 2021. Soon after, Abrams Appleseed PURCHASED THE BOOK AND RELEASED AN UPDATED VERSION. you can find it HERE, OR ANYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD.

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