DRE CHEZ PHOTOGRAPHY

An(dre)yna San(chez)

Currently based in Melbourne, I've been working in this industry for 20 years and it's been a journey and a half! It all started when I was scouted as a model at 16 in Miami, Florida. Before long, I was shooting for Rolling Stone in Milan, represented by one of Europe's best agencies, walking the Bryant Park tents during New York Fashion Week, and up on a billboard in Times Square. I worked alongside incredible talents like Jay-Z, Naomi Campbell, and Jamie King, and shot for Teen Vogue among other publications.

But around 19, my love for photography took over. I started shooting street photography on film, and that passion gradually evolved into a full career behind the camera. I studied filmmaking, wrote countless scripts, and have been telling stories through visual mediums since I was a kid playing with my dad's cameras... directing my friends back then, doing it professionally now.

My short films have won at film festivals, and I've worked as both director and director of photography, though over the last decade my main focus has been in commercial photography & videography work. Over the years, I've shot dozens of full-scale campaigns for major brands like Alya Skin, Ardell Lashes, Brosa Design, Aquila, Gibson Clothing, Dom Bagnato, and Skelp! Hair Care, among many others. My work has been published in dozens of magazines, and my constant drive to expand my expertise has made me a master of my craft after two decades in the business.

What makes my approach unique is that I still model alongside my photography work. Having spent years in front of the camera, I understand exactly what my subjects are experiencing. This dual perspective is extremely rare in the industry and directly informs how I direct and shoot. I know what it feels like to be vulnerable on set, to need guidance, to want to look and feel amazing, and that understanding translates into better images and a better experience for everyone involved.

I handle everything from photography, videography, and post-production to creative direction and lighting. I've also produced countless shoots, managing budgets, casting talent, assembling crews, and full productions from concept to completion. Whether I'm creating still images or videos for people, brands, or events, I always bring a strong point of view and deep respect for both the craft and the people involved.

I'm strongly committed to fairness, inclusion, and standing up for what's right. After 20 years in the industry and working across three continents, I work best with brands and people who want to challenge the norm and create images that actually stand for something. If that's you, let's talk.