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Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Chan C. Smith, an Emmy Award-winning and nominated Commercial Director and visual storyteller. I was born and raised in Chicago and I currently live in Los Angeles. I have produced content and film projects across several different platforms for companies of all sizes.

I am also a Producer, Photographer and Director of Photography and I love to capture amazing images of people and help share their stories. I have a production company called @kiliadfilms and I’m looking to help tell more incredible stories of people and expand my roster of creatives that I’d like to work with in the near future.

Stay tuned for more updates! #director #producer #productioncompany #chicago #losangeles #miami #atlanta #dp #photographer

📸 @smkphotog
👕 @chicagoovereverything
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Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Chan C. Smith, an Emmy Award-winning and nominated Commercial Director and visual storyteller. I was born and raised in Chicago and I currently live in Los Angeles. I have produced content and film projects across several different platforms for companies of all sizes.

I am also a Producer, Photographer and Director of Photography and I love to capture amazing images of people and help share their stories. I have a production company called @kiliadfilms and I’m looking to help tell more incredible stories of people and expand my roster of creatives that I’d like to work with in the near future.

Stay tuned for more updates! #director #producer #productioncompany #chicago #losangeles #miami #atlanta #dp #photographer

📸 @smkphotog
👕 @chicagoovereverything
Logo @pedrovegajr

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Emmy Award Winning Director Chan C. Smith 🙈🥹
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Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

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Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

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NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

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NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

NOW BOOKING PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS 📸✨

Need new headshots or professional photos? Head over to ChanCSmith.com/book to secure your slot. Sessions can be in-studio or on-location. Use promo code PHOTO15 to get 15% off your next session if you book by July 1, 2026. And there’s only a 50% deposit to book, sign up today!

Let’s shoot! #photoshoot #chicagophotographer #chicago #portrait

It’s been such a great opportunity to be a part of the @adobe @meetcreatively #WinterWorks cohort! Just being able to hear from other artists and see their projects come to life, and also take the time to develop my own project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to do this with. This Thursday is the culmination of the cohort and I will be presenting my web series Dope and Broke to my peers in hopes of potential support and collaborations. Thank you @aoctaviusw and @caity.burke for making this possible for us, and thank you to all of the mentors and cohort members for your support! #chicago #film

Also, the event is already sold out! 🙌🏾 looking forward to everyone’s presentations!

📸 by @treylegit

It’s been such a great opportunity to be a part of the @adobe @meetcreatively #WinterWorks cohort! Just being able to hear from other artists and see their projects come to life, and also take the time to develop my own project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to do this with. This Thursday is the culmination of the cohort and I will be presenting my web series Dope and Broke to my peers in hopes of potential support and collaborations. Thank you @aoctaviusw and @caity.burke for making this possible for us, and thank you to all of the mentors and cohort members for your support! #chicago #film

Also, the event is already sold out! 🙌🏾 looking forward to everyone’s presentations!

📸 by @treylegit

It’s been such a great opportunity to be a part of the @adobe @meetcreatively #WinterWorks cohort! Just being able to hear from other artists and see their projects come to life, and also take the time to develop my own project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to do this with. This Thursday is the culmination of the cohort and I will be presenting my web series Dope and Broke to my peers in hopes of potential support and collaborations. Thank you @aoctaviusw and @caity.burke for making this possible for us, and thank you to all of the mentors and cohort members for your support! #chicago #film

Also, the event is already sold out! 🙌🏾 looking forward to everyone’s presentations!

📸 by @treylegit

It’s been such a great opportunity to be a part of the @adobe @meetcreatively #WinterWorks cohort! Just being able to hear from other artists and see their projects come to life, and also take the time to develop my own project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to do this with. This Thursday is the culmination of the cohort and I will be presenting my web series Dope and Broke to my peers in hopes of potential support and collaborations. Thank you @aoctaviusw and @caity.burke for making this possible for us, and thank you to all of the mentors and cohort members for your support! #chicago #film

Also, the event is already sold out! 🙌🏾 looking forward to everyone’s presentations!

📸 by @treylegit

It’s been such a great opportunity to be a part of the @adobe @meetcreatively #WinterWorks cohort! Just being able to hear from other artists and see their projects come to life, and also take the time to develop my own project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to do this with. This Thursday is the culmination of the cohort and I will be presenting my web series Dope and Broke to my peers in hopes of potential support and collaborations. Thank you @aoctaviusw and @caity.burke for making this possible for us, and thank you to all of the mentors and cohort members for your support! #chicago #film

Also, the event is already sold out! 🙌🏾 looking forward to everyone’s presentations!

📸 by @treylegit

It’s been such a great opportunity to be a part of the @adobe @meetcreatively #WinterWorks cohort! Just being able to hear from other artists and see their projects come to life, and also take the time to develop my own project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to do this with. This Thursday is the culmination of the cohort and I will be presenting my web series Dope and Broke to my peers in hopes of potential support and collaborations. Thank you @aoctaviusw and @caity.burke for making this possible for us, and thank you to all of the mentors and cohort members for your support! #chicago #film

Also, the event is already sold out! 🙌🏾 looking forward to everyone’s presentations!

📸 by @treylegit

It’s been such a great opportunity to be a part of the @adobe @meetcreatively #WinterWorks cohort! Just being able to hear from other artists and see their projects come to life, and also take the time to develop my own project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to do this with. This Thursday is the culmination of the cohort and I will be presenting my web series Dope and Broke to my peers in hopes of potential support and collaborations. Thank you @aoctaviusw and @caity.burke for making this possible for us, and thank you to all of the mentors and cohort members for your support! #chicago #film

Also, the event is already sold out! 🙌🏾 looking forward to everyone’s presentations!

📸 by @treylegit

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

BTS of my recent birthday shoot. @deewilliamsphoto captured these moments perfectly.

I almost didn’t do anything to celebrate my 40th birthday. This past year has weighed on me more than most people know and entering a new decade of life was honestly pretty scary. This new decade will require more from me. More transparency, more resilience, more courage and more self-love. I am thankful, I am more grounded, and moving with more purpose and intention.

A diamond is forming in the rough. A rose is growing from the concrete. Looking forward to what she becomes from here. 💎🌹✨

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

This is 40. 🎂

I’ve learned so much up until this point and this new chapter feels very different from anything I’ve experienced. It feels fresh, it feels welcoming, it feels like I’m finally in charge of what happens next.

No barriers. No limits. I’m free to be the Chan I know I can be. It hasn’t always felt like this, but I’m grateful that I’ve been able to embrace all of the trials and tribulations that got me to where I am today.

My spirit is renewed. I trust God with what happens next.

Cheers to a new decade 🥂 #chapter40
📸 by @deewilliamsphoto

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about love….
It’s about how you choose to love.

As we nationally celebrate… I want to acknowledge those untold stories, people, and times that we had to choose to love in a different way. Even if you are single, there’s so many ways to love and be loved.

Sometimes love looks like forgiveness.
Sometimes love looks like walking away.
Sometimes love looks like choosing peace…
when you had every reason to react.

This piece is for the people who did the inner work.
Who learned the lesson.
Who released the past.
Who chose the higher timeline instead of REVENGE.

You didn’t act out.
But your heart still felt everything. You are never truly alone, this is for you.

“If It Wasn’t For My Higher Self” directed by @chancsmith_ 🎥 ft amazing talent @derekddow @riwhite116 thank you @bigdachairman for guiding this poetry out of me. And ofc the icon Teena Marie ♥️

Full video on YouTube — link in bio.

This is my ode to life, love, and the power to choose.

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

I am integrated… 👾

👾To know something is to have knowledge, but the right use of that knowledge, is wisdom.

👾This song acknowledges a range of human emotions. Sadness, anger, grief, and the real choice to choose peace over destruction. This one speaks for anyone who has experienced pain that was so hurtful it made you want to crash out, but didn’t.

“If it wasn’t for my higher self” is #9 on my album “Ballads of my higher self” available on any streaming platform so you can check out the lyrics before the video drops Video Drops on 2/14 ♥️ directed by my cousin @chancsmith_

These beautiful photos were captured by @mickeyflicks

There was a version of me that loved from wounds instead of wisdom.

I did not know I was abandoning myself… I just thought I was being patient.

This next chapter is about the moment I finally chose growth over reaction.

“If It Wasn’t For My Higher Self”
Video out February 14 ❤️ 🎥 directed by @chancsmith_

📸 : @mickeyflicks

There was a version of me that loved from wounds instead of wisdom.

I did not know I was abandoning myself… I just thought I was being patient.

This next chapter is about the moment I finally chose growth over reaction.

“If It Wasn’t For My Higher Self”
Video out February 14 ❤️ 🎥 directed by @chancsmith_

📸 : @mickeyflicks

There was a version of me that loved from wounds instead of wisdom.

I did not know I was abandoning myself… I just thought I was being patient.

This next chapter is about the moment I finally chose growth over reaction.

“If It Wasn’t For My Higher Self”
Video out February 14 ❤️ 🎥 directed by @chancsmith_

📸 : @mickeyflicks

There was a version of me that loved from wounds instead of wisdom.

I did not know I was abandoning myself… I just thought I was being patient.

This next chapter is about the moment I finally chose growth over reaction.

“If It Wasn’t For My Higher Self”
Video out February 14 ❤️ 🎥 directed by @chancsmith_

📸 : @mickeyflicks

There was a version of me that loved from wounds instead of wisdom.

I did not know I was abandoning myself… I just thought I was being patient.

This next chapter is about the moment I finally chose growth over reaction.

“If It Wasn’t For My Higher Self”
Video out February 14 ❤️ 🎥 directed by @chancsmith_

📸 : @mickeyflicks

Whewwww 2025 was a wild one. Started off by reflecting over a bonfire in Joshua Tree, to escaping wildfires in LA, to packing everything in my car and moving back to Chicago in March. This was a hard year to navigate because a lot of things changed quickly and drastically. During my time in Chicago I did some much needed self-reflection and a hard reset and I had to let a lot of people and things go. Although everything is different, I needed to switch my focus to what remains. What remains is sufficient enough. 2026 will be very different. This year was challenging but I know that it has set the foundation for what’s to come. Looking forward to growth, wealth and good health. See yall in the new year! 🥂✨

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁

📸 @iamchadae
#headshots #photoshoot

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁

📸 @iamchadae
#headshots #photoshoot

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁

📸 @iamchadae
#headshots #photoshoot

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁

📸 @iamchadae
#headshots #photoshoot