Renell Medrano

Renell Medrano is a Dominican-American photographer and director whose work is characterized by intimate, dreamy portraiture that finds vulnerability in her subjects and draws on her Dominican heritage for its visual language. She has photographed a wide range of prominent artists and cultural figures including Jay-Z, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Kendrick Lamar, and Justin Bieber. Her editorial work has appeared in major publications across fashion and music media. Medrano's approach to photography is rooted in building trust with her subjects, which allows her to capture moments that feel unguarded rather than staged. Her work sits at the intersection of music, fashion, and fine art photography, and she has become one of the more sought-after photographers working in those spaces. Her Bronx upbringing and Dominican background are visible influences in her aesthetic — a warmth and directness that distinguishes her work from the more clinical or high-fashion approaches common in commercial photography. Medrano also runs a clothing brand, Ice Studios, that has collaborated with major labels like Timberland and Asics.