A b o u t
Self portrait by Alissa Lise Wyle
Holy Smoke Photography is an exploration of how to most honestly and creatively capture portraits. It’s also an obsession with light, a love of movement, and an excitement for human idiosyncrasies. Run by Alissa Lise Wyle, 24 year old based in North Hollywood, Holy Smoke is a full time freelance business that offers curated portraiture, editorials, promotional photo/video work, music videos, set design, creative direction, and more. Holy Smoke was based in Boston for 2 and a half years and traveled to shoot in cities including NYC, Santa Cruz, Valencia, Zürich and more. Through thoughtful creative direction, Alissa puts focus on communication and movement, taking very seriously the vulnerability needed for honest portraiture.
Learning to adapt during this year has been a whirlwind. From motion to stillness back to motion. I am grateful for the people who joined me in pushing the limits of long distance creating. For some of my quarantine work, see virtual shoots.
Holy Smoke Photography has been featured in publications such as Boston Magazine, and has shot covers for Affinity Magazine, & JazzEd Magazine.
New 2020 interview by Voyage LA: read it here.
In early 2019, Alissa began collaborations with production company Nothing Productions and DK Creation to create a comprehensive audio visual package for musicians and bands. For a breakdown of the bundle and a look at the completed projects click here or follow navigation to THE BUNDLE page.
Check out curated portfolios below:
Keep scrolling for some highlights of 2019 . . .
Above are promotional images captured in May 2019 in Santa Cruz for Olivia Gatwood’s book tour celebrating the release of her full length book of poetry Life of the Party.
Above are headshot and fine art images of dancer Sadiya Ramos captured in Boston October 2019.
Press shots for plainfacedgirl’s debut album Double Dutch shot in Boston June 2019
Single Cover & Promo Content - new single Lady In Red by Neia Jane; part of the Nothing Productions Content Bundle
Shot at Nothing Productions Studio in Weston, MA July 2019
Above: single cover and promo image for We’re Alright by Beane
Below: We’re Alright photo series, 5 people asked to present how their week was in a single expression.
Shot in Brookline, MA September 2019
American Idiot directed by Rozie Baker, choreographed by TJ Canlon performed at the Boston Center of the Arts October 2019
Press for artist/producer Seraah’s EP Sad Satan captured in Boston October 2019
Single Cover & Promo Content - new single Cntxt by Sammy Singleton; part of the Nothing Productions Content Bundle
Shot in Boston July 2019
