Founder/OWNER &
Editor-In-Chief
Alison Hernon, Editor-in-Chief, PhotoBook Magazine, previously worked at In Style, Vanity Fair, and Interview magazines, and was Co-Founder & Fashion Director of Jejune Magazine.
Alison is also a celebrity fashion stylist in New York City at Exclusive Artists, https://www.eamgmt.com/alisonhernon. She has styled the entire cast of Pose, Penn Badgley, Jim Parsons, Rachel Brosnahan, David Harbour, Aubrey Plaza, Keke Palmer and many more.
Owner &
Creative Director
Mike Ruiz’s long list of celebrity clients include The entire cast of Pose, Cardi B, Ruby Rose, Jim Parsons, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Prince, Taraji P Henson, Penn Badgley, Lakeith Stanfield, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, Adam Lambert, Kelly Rowland, Betty White and the list goes on and on. He’s also gone on direct several music videos for artists such as Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Williams, Erika Jayne and Rupaul and made his feature film directorial debut with the uproarious comedy “StarrBooty” starring Rupaul.
Mike has also appeared frequently on America’s and Canada’s Next Top Model, Rupaul’s Dragrace, along with dozens of other television appearances as an expert in his field.
Mike’s vast experience on both sides of the camera has given him the unique ability to see things from every angle making him an astute creative director.
Mike is most proud of his community service having supported such organizations as The Ali Forney Center, GMHC, The Trevor Project, Housing Works, It Gets Better Campaign, Live Out Loud, Project Angel Food, and GLAAD. Mike also donates much of his free time to helping animals in dire need by raising funds and awareness for pitbull type dogs.
Mike Ruiz: @mikeruiz.one
ART Director
Daniel López is a graphic and editorial designer. He attended the Autonomous University of Querétaro, MX, where he recently graduated with a degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication, and a specialization in Editorial Design. Besides being PhotoBook Magazine’s Junior Art Director, his projects include production and editing for music videos, as well as creating the design for a university magazine. His work is focused on mixing typography and editorial design with fashion.
Contributing Sustainable Editor
Kayla Curtis-Evans is a creative writer and sustainability advocate. She is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but resided on the West Coast to attend the University of California Santa Barbara, where she just recently graduated with a degree in English and Environmental Studies. She plans to utilize these degrees to spread awareness of environmentalism and eco-conscious decisions, especially when it comes to fashion. Early in her writing career, she worked as a layout editor and writer for a local university newspaper, and She currently holds a role as a writer for PhotoBook Magazine as well as New York based Office Magazine. Her writing area of expertise is sustainable fashion and sustainable lifestyles, but Kayla has written in the areas of music, culture, art, and social media as well. In addition, Kayla is a writer for Juice Inc’s “Incoming!” and she freelance writes on her blog. She hopes to continue building her career in the editorial industry.
Contributing Editor
Gabrielle Ramos is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, with a Bachelor’s in Fashion Design. While studying there, she spent time writing articles for online publications and blogs. Her time spent at her previous jobs and internships focused on a variety of topics in fashion, from lifestyle trends and runway collections, to historical costuming and personal projects. She also spent time creating a six-look womenswear collection for her senior project, featured in Thomas Jefferson University’s Fashion Film and runway show. She is looking forward to furthering her fashion journalism career, at PhotoBook Magazine, and in the fashion industry, particularly in topics pertaining to pop culture, fashion trends, and luxury designers.
Contributing Editor
Alana Courtney-Gleeson is currently a Film and English student at Trinity College Dublin, based between Ireland and London. Later this year she is going on to study at Université Paris Cité and the Institut Français de la Mode, to pursue her ambitions in art direction and styling. She aims to explore the cultural and social implications of fashion, and the significance it has in a sociological context. At PhotoBook, she wants to expand her experience, as well as connect with more creatives in the industry.
Associate Fashion &
Beauty Editor
Taylor is a recent college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in fashion and a minor in digital marketing. Her background in graphic design and social media gives her a strong visual sense in the digital landscape. Specializing in fashion and beauty, Taylor writes insightful stories about the latest industry news and trends. She enjoys interviewing industry leaders, reviewing products, writing about new collections, and curating product round-ups for readers. With a deep knowledge of fashion design and history, her articles are both compelling and informative. Her expertise and passion for beauty bring an exciting and refreshing perspective to her writing. Taylor also enjoys exploring other areas of lifestyle journalism, delving into realms such as travel, entertainment, and art.
Editorial Assistant
Skylar Miller specializes in fashion marketing through social media. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Fashion Business Management. While studying there she spent time writing articles for the school’s online magazine. This and her time at previous internships, where specialized in building social media presences for brands, led her to PhotoBook. She’s looking forward to growing her career in the editorial industry while increasing PhotoBook’s reach through new projects and connecting with other industry creatives.
Graphic Designer
Alexa Dyer, a designer who specializes in Product and Graphic Design, was born and raised in Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University with and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the new Product Design and Innovation program. She loves to use her knowledge of art and design to create a more beautiful world around her and the people she loves. On top of being the Graphic Design Coordinator for PhotoBook magazine, she is a Junior Graphic Designer for Hour Media Detroit, where she works in the Professional Research Services department. In addition to design Alexa loves photography, painting, drawing, traveling, and caring for her pets. She is excited to further her education as a designer by working with PhotoBook and to be a part of its creative team.
Interns From Left To Right: Hanna Flores, Yisha Li, Ana Mergil, Daryl Perry, Nicolas Harris, Caroline Nycek, Romi Bachar, Renee Birchwood and Yasmine Don Braimah.