Be Seen
Beauty is not defined. It is felt, shaped, and reclaimed. It exists in softness and strength, in boldness and restraint. In every image, I seek to honor beauty as it truly is: boundless and unapologetic.
Artist
Born and raised in New Orleans, Monwell Frazier is a visual artist, stylist, storyteller, and photographer whose work captures the richness of Black and Queer identity in the South through a refined yet fearless lens. His artistry moves fluidly between editorial, fashion, portraiture, and cultural storytelling, offering a perspective that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
With a foundation rooted in Southern heritage and avant-garde aesthetics, Monwell’s work is an exploration of identity, movement, and self-expression. His images balance luxury with raw emotion, celebrating the nuances of Black excellence, Queer visibility, and high-fashion narratives. Whether capturing the power of an intimate portrait, the elegance of a runway-inspired editorial, or the texture of everyday life in the South, his lens frames each subject with intention, reverence, and artistry.
For Monwell, photography is more than a visual medium—it is a form of cultural preservation and radical self-affirmation. Each image is a statement, a conversation, an invitation to see beauty in its most authentic, unapologetic form.
Work
Monwell Frazier works across multiple creative disciplines, bringing a thoughtful and intentional approach to each project. As a creative director, photographer, stylist, visual storyteller, and producer, he enjoys shaping imagery from concept to execution, blending editorial aesthetics with meaningful storytelling. Whether directing a campaign, styling a shoot, or capturing a quiet moment of portraiture, his focus remains on creating work that feels honest, expressive, and true to the subject. With a stylist’s eye for detail and a deep appreciation for culture and identity, Monwell approaches each project as a collaboration, balancing vision with spontaneity to create something that’s both refined and real.