Andrea Mychelle
created to create

About

Client List —

Unpopular Culture

Seneca Village Montessori

Zambo Aroma

SLAP Collective

Schomburg Community Garden



 

 

Andrea Straker is a self-taught, multi disciplinary artist who has a background in veterinary technology sciences. After years of photographing NYC events centered around the African Diaspora, she began pursuing fresher creative outlets to shed light on untold narratives and how they relate to our everyday practices. She has expanded to paintings, mixed media productions, furniture detailing, community active-mural mosaic, and woodburning. Designing abstract paintings through emotional expression and exploring mixed media allowing her inner child to be inspired. Her eccentric persona radiates joy and liberation, expressing the spunky layers of who she is.

 

“I want to live the life that inspires me.”
— Andrea Straker
  • “ It was a pleasure working with Andréa. I was initially nervous but she created a supportive environment and made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. She maintained a positive demeanor and interactions throughout the session were friendly and fun. Though she had her own vision, Andréa was open to my ideas and the finished product was excellent. I would definitely work with her again. ”
    — Kishmar Best
  • “ Andréa has both an incredible eye and strong work ethic. She is punctual and personable and does a great job at making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether it's capturing the perfect candid moments at events or executing your vision in a photoshoot, Andréa delivers excellent work. ”
    — LaChelle Watson, Founder & Creative Director of Unpopular Culture
  • “ When it came down to catching my good side, you perfected that. Working with you was easy, as if we've done this before. You knew exactly what you wanted to capture, you directed the shoot well. The pictures spoke for themselves. Anyone can see I was very comfortable and definitely "Feeling it"! I can't thank you enough! ”
    — Buju, Clothing Designer & Creator of Nayburhood Kool Kat
  • “ Andréa Mychelle has photographed various events as well as personal portraits for me and I have always been impressed with her eye. She has captured the ambiance of staged performances and has brought a magical element to something as simple as a subway ride. The way she balances light and her unique ability to capture any skin tone, without the whitewashing often present in videography and photography, makes her irreplaceable. ”
    — Tina B. Marie, Spoken Word Poet