Katherine Bahena-Benitez is a model and storyteller expanding her artistic practice into the realm of creative direction in photography. With a deep passion for sharing stories, she’s now channeling her voice through stills, creating powerful narratives that celebrate the beauty and strength of Indigenous women. Through self-portraits and collaborations with photographers, Katherine seeks to amplify the stories and perspectives that are often underrepresented. She is equally passionate about the collaborative process, working closely with other artists to bring shared visions to life and create compelling visual stories that resonate with authenticity and empowerment.
Photography by @freckldfilm
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Taylor Balaoro
Studio: Latino Center of Art and Culture
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Taylor Balaoro
Studio: Latino Center of Art and Culture
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Taylor Balaoro
Studio: Latino Center of Art and Culture
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by @freckldfilm
Studio: TheMakersEnsemble
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by @freckldfilm
Studio: TheMakersEnsemble
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by @freckldfilm
Studio: TheMakersEnsemble
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Taylor
Studio: Latino Center of Art and Culture
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Taylor
Studio: Latino Center of Art and Culture
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Taylor
Studio: Latino Center of Art and Culture
Self Portrait
Studio: Ambercita Studio
Chicago
Self Portrait
Studio: Ambercita Studio
Chicago
Self Portrait
Studio: Ambercita Studio
Chicago
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Set Design and Photography: Jenessah
Quinceañera Film Director: Jessica Garcia
Production Assist: Laura Rio and Madelyn Celeste Rodriguez
MUA: @sayitapayasita
Location of shoot: Los Angeles, CA
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Set Design and Photography: Jenessah
Quinceañera Film Director: Jessica Garcia
Production Assist: Laura Rio and Madelyn Celeste Rodriguez
MUA: @sayitapayasita
Location of shoot: Los Angeles, CA
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Set Design and Photography: Jenessah
Quinceañera Film Director: Jessica Garcia
Production Assist: Laura Rio and Madelyn Celeste Rodriguez
MUA: @sayitapayasita
Location of shoot: Los Angeles, CA
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Soloenmisfotosestas
Set Design: @lyn.3v3
Assit: @maritza31_
Wardrobe/Studio: Ambercita Studio
Chicago
Self Portrait
Wardrobe/Studio: Ambercita Studio
Chicago
Creative Direction: Katherine Bahena-Benitez
Photography by Soloenmisfotosestas
Set Design: @lyn.3v3
Assit: @maritza31_
Wardrobe/Studio: Ambercita Studio
Chicago