Portfolio · 15 years

The
Work.

Editorial. Runway. Commercial. Film. Advocacy. Fifteen years of intentional presence in an industry that wasn't always ready to make room — and a city she chose to come home to.

15+Years in the industry
8+Magazine covers
4Film & TV credits
10+Charity show years
Editorial◆ Runway◆ Commercial◆ Film & Television◆ Advocacy◆ Hair Campaigns◆ New York Fashion Week◆ Magazine Covers◆ Birmingham◆ Editorial◆ Runway◆ Commercial◆ Film & Television◆ Advocacy◆ Hair Campaigns◆ New York Fashion Week◆ Magazine Covers◆ Birmingham◆
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B-Metro Magazine Glam Punk Cover --> ✦ SLOT 1 · B-Metro Magazine — Glam Punk Cover · Full width featured
Editorial · Magazine Cover B-Metro Magazine — Glam Punk Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham Magazine Day In The Country --> ◇ SLOT 2 · Birmingham Magazine · Day In The Country
Editorial · Magazine Cover Birmingham Magazine Day In The Country Cover
Christian Siriano Pink Runway Gus Mayer --> ✦ SLOT 3 · Christian Siriano · Pink Runway · Gus Mayer
Runway Christian Siriano Pink Runway — Gus Mayer, Birmingham
Occasions Magazine Summer Cover --> ◇ SLOT 4 · Occasions Magazine · Summer Cover
Editorial · Magazine Cover Occasions Magazine Summer Issue Cover
NYFW Nicci Hou --> ✦ SLOT 5 · NYFW · Nicci Hou · New York Fashion Week
Runway · NYFW Nicci Hou New York Fashion Week
NiEl Bridal Magic in the City Liesa Cole --> ✦ SLOT 6 · NiEl Bridal Atelier — Magic in the City · Photographer: Liesa Cole · Full width featured
Editorial NiEl Bridal Atelier — Magic in the City Photographer: Liesa Cole · Birmingham
Southern Living social media campaign --> ◇ SLOT 7 · Southern Living · Social Media Campaign
Commercial · Brand Southern Living Social media campaign / style segment
Soft Sheen Carson hair campaign --> ✦ SLOT 8 · Soft Sheen Carson · Hair Campaign
Hair Campaign Soft Sheen Carson Legacy brand partnership
The Hunger Games Capital Party Scene --> ◇ SLOT 9 · The Hunger Games · Capital Party Scene · Alexander McQueen
Film Embattled Secretary Scene · Fashion
Saks Fifth Avenue trunk model --> ◇ SLOT 10 · Saks Fifth Avenue · Trunk Model
Commercial Saks Fifth Avenue Trunk model · Birmingham
Nick Arrojo hair model --> ✦ SLOT 11 · Nick Arrojo · Hair Model · 3+ years
Hair Campaign Nick Arrojo 3+ years, hair model partnership
B-Metro Fall Fashion Cover --> ◇ SLOT 12 · B-Metro Magazine · Fall Fashion Cover · Photographer: M. Carson
Editorial · Cover B-Metro — Fall Fashion Photographer: Steven Devries
Rebecca Minkoff runway --> ◇ SLOT 13 · Rebecca Minkoff · Runway
Runway Rebecca Minkoff Runway model
VH1 Single Ladies Season 3 --> ◇ SLOT 14 · VH1 Single Ladies · Season 3 · Episodes 5 & 6
Editorial Fashion Editorial
Maranathan Academy fashion show --> ✦ SLOT 15 · Talk of Alabama · Fashion Segment · 10+ years
Advocacy · Nonprofit Talk of Alabama Monthly fashion Segment — 10+ year commitment
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Designers Collective 2013 --> ✦ SLOT 16 · Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week · Designer's Collective 2013 · Sherri · Full width featured
Runway · MBFW Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Designer's Collective 2013 · Sherri
Willow House Jewelry 2 page spread --> ◇ SLOT 17 · Willow House Jewelry · 2-page spread
Commercial Willow House Jewelry 2-page campaign spread
Greater Than Me Maranathan May 2026 --> ◇ SLOT 18 · Greater Than Me × Maranathan · May 14, 2026
Advocacy · Upcoming Greater Than Me × Maranathan Fashion Show Luncheon · May 14, 2026
Cahaba River Society fashion spread --> ◇ SLOT 19 · Cahaba River Society · Fashion Spread
Commercial Cahaba River Society Fashion spread

"Opportunity and preparation meeting is what we call luck where I am from. The work behind the scenes — the travel, the prep, the years — that is what the final photograph holds."

— Infinity Jasele

Behind the
runway.

Runway footage, behind-the-scenes moments, and press appearances.

Fashion Editorial Shoot

Fashion Editorial Shoot

Fashion Editorial Shoot

Fashion Editorial Shoot with Leisa Cole

Behind the Scenes

On Set & Backstage

Photo Shoot Practice

Photo Shoot Training with Michael

Discover Fashion Film

Editorial Film

Discover Fashion Film

Photographer: Kevin Cole · Watch on YouTube

Commercial

Tuxedo Life Brand Shoot

Magic City Studios

In the press — her story told by others.

Feature articles, news coverage, and op-eds spanning 15 years.

AL.com · Guest Voices

"Finn Jasele: We Will Get There" — On mentors, Designers Loft Studios, and why Birmingham's young women of color deserve to see themselves in this industry.

By Finn Jasele · Published May 18, 2019

"I moved back home to make sure I shared my knowledge and held firm to the belief that Alabama was ready for a change."

Read the essay ↗

AL.com · Birmingham News

Project Runway alum "mops" up the fashion scene in Birmingham, Alabama — Christopher Straub's $50 Home Depot dress, modeled by Finn Jasele

By Chanda Temple · Published March 13, 2011

Read the article ↗

Birmingham Times

The models and photographers: On both sides of the camera, Birmingham's fashion talent shows through

By Je'Don Holloway Talley · October 12, 2017

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Reckon Women

Meet the Ukrainian couple designing beautiful wedding gowns in Birmingham — Modeled by Finn Jasele, NiEl Bridal "Magic in the City" collection

By Grace Howard · March 7, 2024

Read the feature ↗

The Birmingham News

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey kicks off model search in Birmingham — Finn Jasele named finalist

By Chanda Temple · January 21, 2012

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AL.com

Project Runway Winner Christian Siriano is Gus Mayer Guest — Finn Jasele serves as model and closer for the Pink Runway event

Published October 4, 2011

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To every young woman
watching from the back of the room —

You don't have to come from the right city, know the right people, or look like what the industry has decided is acceptable this season. You have to show up, do the work, and trust the people who see something in you before you see it in yourself. Those people exist. Be open to them.

"Your dreams are valid, your dreams are real, and that seed was planted — so provide the correct environment so that you can flourish and live a beautiful life."
The collaborators

Every name
behind every image.

Fifteen years of work is fifteen years of people. Photographers, designers, stylists, makeup artists, publications, brands, and the individuals who simply believed — this directory is a living thank you. It will always be growing.

100+ Collaborators
& credits
Photographers 14

Michael Carson

Greater Than Me Photography · Montgomery & Birmingham · foundational collaboration

Longtime collaborator

Leisa Cole

Editorial photographer · Birmingham · NiEl Bridal "Magic in the City" · Birmingham photoshoot

Birmingham

Derek Blanks

Test model photographer · celebrity fashion photographer · Atlanta

Atlanta

Drexina Nelson

Photographer & designer · Grand Opening / Rebrand work · Birmingham

Birmingham

Artist TeeJ

Photographer · videographer · founder, Living ProoF series · Birmingham

Birmingham

Reinard Scarbrough

Epic Empire Media · fashion & editorial photography · Birmingham

Birmingham

Vero the Traveling Artist

Creative director & photographer · Birmingham photoshoot · celebrating diversity in Alabama modeling

Creative director

Mykeon Smith

Photographer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Kevin Cole

Photographer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Tez Davenport

Photographer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Stephen Deveries

Photographer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Major Colbert

Photographer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Leo Marshall

Photographer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Rudy Coleman

Photographer · Birmingham

Birmingham
Makeup Artists 7

Faith Cookney

Makeup artist · NiEl Bridal Atelier "Magic in the City" shoot · Birmingham

Birmingham

Jamie Davenport

Makeup artist · Birmingham

Birmingham

Joy "JoJo" Krystal

Makeup artist · Birmingham

Birmingham

Marlecia

Makeup artist · Birmingham

Birmingham

Bernadette

Makeup artist · Birmingham

Birmingham

Nadia Tellis

Makeup artist · Birmingham

Birmingham

Reggie Wells

Oprah Winfrey's makeup artist · Cynthia Bailey Model Search workshop presenter · Atlanta

Atlanta
Hair Stylists & Campaigns 6

Nick Arrojo

Hair model · 3+ year ongoing partnership · international hair brand

3+ years

Antoine Fleeton

Hair and fashion designer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Mark Hyde

Hair stylist · NiEl Bridal Atelier "Magic in the City" editorial

Editorial

Alicia Breyne

Hair stylist · NiEl Bridal Atelier "Magic in the City" editorial

Editorial

Soft Sheen Carson

Hair model partnership · iconic Black hair culture brand campaign

Campaign

Derek J

Atlanta hairstylist · reality TV star · Cynthia Bailey workshop presenter

Atlanta
Designers 10

Ken Laurence

Fashion designer · Project Runway alum · the very first collaboration — the yes that started everything

Where it started

Christian Siriano

Project Runway winner · Pink Runway at Gus Mayer · model and closer · Spring 2012 collection

Runway · closer

Rebecca Minkoff

Runway model

Runway

Nicci Hou

LookBook / Catalog model · NYFW runway

NYFW

Christopher Straub

Project Runway alum · Birmingham Home & Garden Show · the $50 Home Depot dress that made onlookers gasp

Project Runway

Sherri

Fashion designer · Designer's Collective · Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2013

MBFW 2013

Daniel Philon

Phine Designs · fashion designer · Birmingham

Phine Designs

Antoine Fleeton

Hair and fashion designer · Birmingham

Birmingham

Mykola Vyshyvanyuk

NiEl Bridal Atelier · "Magic in the City" collection · Birmingham · from Lviv, Ukraine

NiEl Bridal

Drexina Nelson

Designer · photographer · Grand Opening / Rebrand fashion model · Birmingham

Birmingham
Wardrobe & Clothing Stylists 4

Mindi Shapiro

Clothing stylist · Birmingham

Birmingham

Elizabeth Russell Art

Style maven · Birmingham photoshoot · crafting looks that elevate artistic vision

Birmingham

Suzie Sugerman

Top model agent · New York City · Cynthia Bailey Model Search workshop presenter

New York

Tameka Raymond

Judge · Cynthia Bailey Model Search · owner, Estella boutiques · Atlanta

Atlanta
Brands & Companies 15

Click Models Atlanta

Modeling agency · signed 2013 · exclusive two-year contract · Crystal and team

Signed 2013

Shaffer Eye Center

Client booking through Christopher Sheppard · Birmingham

Birmingham

Southern Living

Social media campaign · style segment · how to wear scarves

National

Saks Fifth Avenue

Trunk model · Birmingham

Retail

Gus Mayer

Trunk model · Pink Runway event host · Christian Siriano show

Birmingham

Willow House Jewelry

2-page commercial campaign spread

Commercial

Cahaba River Society

Fashion spread campaign · Birmingham

Birmingham

Nicci Hou

LookBook / Catalog model · NYFW runway partner

Catalog

Susan G. Komen

Social media campaign · fashion & jewelry model · Breast Cancer Awareness

Advocacy

Soft Sheen Carson

Hair model campaign · iconic Black hair culture brand

Campaign

BMW

Atlanta Celebration of Culture · fashion model

Atlanta

Pink Bride Birmingham

Fashion show model · Birmingham bridal event

Birmingham

NiEl Bridal Atelier

Magic in the City collection · bridal editorial · Forest Park, Birmingham

Birmingham

ISHI

Local fashion retailer · runway & editorial · Birmingham

Birmingham

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama

Pink Runway charity event · UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center beneficiary

Nonprofit
Publications & Media 10

B-Metro Magazine

Multiple covers — Glam Punk · Fall Fashion · Shine Bright · Futuristic Fashion · I've Seen That Face Before (Grace Jones) · Feeling Groovy

Cover model

Birmingham Magazine

Day In The Country cover · Smart Style on a Tight Budget · Cozy Chic editorial

Cover model

Occasions Magazine

Summer Issue cover · Party Style shoot

Cover model

Upgrade Magazine

Editorial feature

Editorial

Birmingham Weddings Magazine

Wedding spread

Editorial

Style Blueprint

Fashion editorial · Birmingham

Editorial

Reckon Women

Feature — NiEl Bridal Atelier "Magic in the City" collection · March 2024

Feature 2024

AL.com / The Birmingham News

Op-ed "We Will Get There" 2019 · Christopher Straub feature 2011 · Cynthia Bailey model search 2012

Press

Birmingham Times

Models & Photographers feature — "On Both Sides of the Camera" · October 2017

Feature 2017

ABC Talk of Alabama

Fashion show segments · multiple appearances over the years

Television
Film & Television 4

VH1 Single Ladies

Season 3, Episodes 5 & 6 · Fashion model on-screen role

Television

The Hunger Games

Capital Party Scene · wore Alexander McQueen

Feature Film

Last Vegas

Party Guest · feature film

Feature Film

Embattled

Ring Girl / Office Assistant · 2020

Film 2020
Nonprofits & Events 5

Maranathan Academy

Annual Fashion Show Luncheon · 10+ year commitment · Birmingham · supporting youth education

10+ years

Greater Than Me

Tinika Blackmon's nonprofit · books Infinity every year for the Maranathan show · Ebony Fashion Fair original models

Annual partnership

Designers Loft Studios

Free after-school fashion program · Downtown Ensley revitalization district · founded by Antonio Spurling

Community

Cynthia Bailey Model Search

Finalist · Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex · January 2012 · made the TV final runway show

Finalist · TV

BMW Celebration of Culture

Fashion model · Atlanta cultural event

Atlanta
Mentors & Champions 8

Michael Carson

Greater Than Me Photography · photographer, mentor, the man who drove her to Click Models and walked through the door with her

Where it started

Tinika Blackmon

Ebony Fashion Fair original model · founder, Greater Than Me nonprofit · books Infinity for the Maranathan show year after year

Annual champion

Christopher Sheppard

Facilitator & cultural ambassador for Birmingham · consistently generates bookings including Shaffer Eye Center · unwavering local champion

Birmingham ambassador

Megan LaRussa

Collaborator · consistent career champion · bookings and unwavering support across chapters of the career

Career champion

Roy S. Johnson

Columnist, AL.com · inspired her to write publicly · gave her a platform and a voice beyond the runway

Inspired the writing

Erika White

Mentor · Designers Loft Studios · the Black woman who made her feel invincible and believe she could be a magazine editor, a creative director, anything

First mentor

Ken Laurence

Fashion designer · Project Runway alum · the first person who sent a message and said "come take photos for my collection" — the yes that started everything

First call

Crystal & Team, Click Models Atlanta

The agency team who said "you have to come see this girl" — and offered a contract on the spot the day she walked through the door

Day one believers