AARON AND NAOMI

Aaron, a self-taught artist and photographer, and Naomi, a writer and journalist, have worked together as an artistic duo for five years. Their combined skills and strengths have paved way for writing/photography/art collaborations for publications including Vice, Billboard, i-D Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, MTV International, and for hotels and restaurants worldwide, including Papaya Playa Project (Tulum, Mexico), Kopi Kopi (NYC), Four Freedoms Park (Roosevelt Island, NYC), NYU’s Stern School of Business (NYC), Skylark Hotel (Palm Springs, California) and Seraya Hotel and Resort (Flores Islands, Indonesia), among others.

WHY HIRE US?

We are well traveled, flexible and find it easy to relate with people and places of all backgrounds and statuses, which enables us to break many cultural barriers and find out a destination’s best-kept secrets. While documenting a trip, we often hear, “We saw your posts and now we’re going there!” Through our social media accounts, we have influenced many to follow our footsteps globally. We feel as comfortable in five-star luxury hotels as we do in campsites with no running water. We have traveled to over 20 countries together. From Cambodia to Malta to Mexico, we always make it a priority to get—and to capture—the most authentic experience possible. Through Naomi’s strong writing skills and Aaron’s evocative photography, we can capture the essence of a country, venue or destination through a unique and unparalleled lens.

SERVICES OFFERED

Travel Editorials: Naomi’s verbal eloquence and Aaron’s artistic eye will offer a fresh perspective to any destination.

 Interviews: We are extremely curious, which helps people open up. Aaron’s portraits and Naomi’s knack for asking the right questions will profile a person or company in the perfect light.  

 Social Media Takeovers: Ideal for businesses looking to expand their reach. Send us to your establishment to capture your destination’s best offerings. We will post on our social media accounts and travel blog.

Location Scouting: Scouted for "creating worlds" and finding great locations on their Instagram feeds, Naomi and Aaron have been hired for various photo and video shoots in fashion, travel and hospitality.

Website Content: We offer writing, editing, photography and art services for your website to best relay your objective.

INDIVIDUAL SERVICES:

AARON:

Photography: Hire Aaron to shoot for you. 

Art Designs: Commission Aaron to draw whimsical, unique art for your company’s publicity materials.

Art Loans: Rent or buy Aaron’s artwork for a personalized, unique decoration for your venue or event.  

 Gallery: Feature Aaron’s art at a show or gallery.

NAOMI:

Writing and Editing: Naomi is a freelance writer for publications including VICE, Motherboard, i-D Magazine, Billboard Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine and MTV International. Naomi also offers writing services for social media, web content, press releases, and marketing materials for various businesses across the globe. 

Event Planning: Naomi has natural skills for event planning and connecting people. She likes to put these talents to use by freelancing as an event coordinator.

Services include: social media and PR strategy, entertainment, food, beverages, venue, sponsorships, strategic partnerships and more. Naomi has planned dozens of 400+ person events, including the Grand Opening of Kopi Kopi, ALIOMI, Ink.ed citywide Mixed Genre, Citywide MFA Reading Series, Workshop and Anthology, Colombia Luxury Fashion Week, AshokaU regional convening, among many others. She has served on the Steering Committees for Young Audiences and Ballet Hispanico.

CV available upon request

About Aaron and Naomi:

Aaron and Naomi met on Instagram, back in the app’s early days. At the time, Aaron was living in Bushwick and would frequently post photos of his neighborhood’s graffiti murals.  Naomi wrote an article on graffiti and featured Aaron’s photography on MTV International. Their romance quickly moved offline and prospered into what it is today. She’s the writer; he’s the photographer. Both are equally artistic and eccentric. Their combined skills have brought their individual pursuits to greater heights.  

NAOMI

Naomi was born in Indonesia—to odd soul mates: a Javanese countess and palace dancer and a quixotic, New Yorker, poet/activist dad—and moved to NYC when she was eleven. Naomi wears many hats - writer, editor, teacher, art director and event planner - tied by one common denominator: she tells stories.

AARON

Aaron is a self-taught artist and photographer; he was born in Southeast Texas and moved to New York City pursue his art. An ‘80s enthusiast, Aaron collects VHS, old TVs, and ephemera.