ATL & DC

With an artistic flare you won’t forget and work that can always be identified, Amarey Gill-Tention sees the world through a creative lens that cannot be replicated.

GA & DC

Self-proclaimed CD Messiah, Da’oud De Lane pushes the boundaries of ELITE’s creative standard, infusing every project with emotion. With a passion for storytelling, his mission behind the lens is simple: to make you feel something.

CHI & DC

You can never guess what his next project will be, only how it’ll make you feel. Through his work, Melvin Slater encourages personal branding, experimentation, and fearlessness over all else.

NY & DC

A multidisciplinary creative rooted in storytelling, fashion, and world-building, Melvin transforms concepts into living, emotional narratives. Drawing from rule-breakers like McQueen and Margiela, his work disrupts comfort, redefines beauty, and leaves audiences suspended between awe and curiosity.

NY & DC

ELITE NAME: EMBER

Emari is a master of innovation and creative ideation, bringing inspiration to fruition. Every aspect of her projects are driven by her passion to create endlessly with stamina and dedication.

ELITE NAME: BLUEPRINT

The abstract is no stranger to Cherish’s creative process. Using feeling & experience as her building blocks, she captures the essence of her work through careful analysis.