The best portrait photographs show us “what it means to be alive, offering solace and insight, inspiration, and understanding. The photographer pries loose those things that words can’t describe that ineffable essence that makes a person who they are. They snatch it out of the ether and passes it along to us. It’s magic.”

Aubrey Chandler demonstrates that magic with every photo shoot, allowing her subjects to show their true selves to create and elevate their brand.

Chandler is a multi-talented entrepreneur who, initially recognized for her talent in acting and modeling, ventured into private aviation, real estate and then the world of entertainment, all of which are successful ventures. She has worked with Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keyes, Chayanne, Ricky Martin, and many others. But it was when she picked up a camera that her career expanded to helping A-listers and celebrities discover the essence of their brand through her lens. Her photographs have graced many magazine covers including Rolling Stone, People, and Marie Claire. One of her photos became a three-story billboard in Times Square.

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