Luca-Mercedes Stemer

Luca-Mercedes Stemer film//photographer//worldwanderer//artdirector//Founder of HONEST. www.lucamercedes.com
www.honestwithyou.com
www.hiloandginger.com

Over the past year-ish I’ve been dealing with a pretty severe burnout. I have not picked up my camera since September, l...
02/13/2026

Over the past year-ish I’ve been dealing with a pretty severe burnout. I have not picked up my camera since September, living mostly off my savings. I’ve consistently worked since I was 15, and rarely asked for help in my life. I’ve been humbled, I’ve learned to ask for support, I am growing.
The last year was hard, the (political) climate we are living in isn’t helping. But I guess, I shall persevere.

My dear friend said the other day: “You have a real gift, the way you see people, the way you make art, it’s special.” I choked up.
When you’re in a downward spiral, you can’t see it.

There’s so much amazing work I’ve created over the past couple of years, rarely sharing anything. It’s time to move beyond that shame?doubt?not believing to be good enough?
I LOVE portraying people, digging deep with them down to their true essence. Making art together.
It feels like it’s time to pick up my camera again.
A few clients have been waiting to work with me again, I think I’m ready.
Are you one of my future clients to want to book with me? I’d love to chat! Spring is waiting, perfect time to embrace yourself. Tell your own story. I’d love to capture it.

These photos are branding and self love photos at the same time, for my dear friend and long term art partner Selena at one of her retreats (where I offer these shoots too). She’s amazing btw! Check her out, give her a follow, and maybe go on one of her retreats or join one of her courses ( !!) if it speaks to you.

Now I’m rambling, anyways it means the world to me that I’m trusted with this important work. AI will never replace that.

Big hugs,
Luca

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Time to share some of my favorite images from the Greece retreat this June with  • I’ll start with  🤍🤍Eli, you’re one of...
09/27/2023

Time to share some of my favorite images from the Greece retreat this June with • I’ll start with 🤍🤍
Eli, you’re one of my favorite new friends of 2023. 🤍 I so adore your wisdom, humor, strength, gentleness & kindness! You’re one of a kind. Thank you thank you thank you for trusting me capturing you and sharing your whole being with me in the process! I can’t wait visiting you in MT! 🤍🤍 xoxo

🤍Caitlin 🤍How did I get so lucky to photograph so many amazing humans throughout my career? Caitlin’s a badass women, fu...
08/31/2023

🤍Caitlin 🤍

How did I get so lucky to photograph so many amazing humans throughout my career?
Caitlin’s a badass women, funny, smart, kind and an amazing Make up artist!
Thank you for trusting me with your images 🤍🤍


I have a few portrait or Branding (or both) slots available in September, in my Studio or on location (NYC & Upstate NY)! PN me 😘😘

🤍Caitlin 🤍How did I get so lucky to photograph so many amazing humans throughout my career? Caitlin’s a badass women, fu...
08/25/2023

🤍Caitlin 🤍

How did I get so lucky to photograph so many amazing humans throughout my career?
Caitlin’s a badass women, funny, smart, kind and an amazing Make up artist!
Thank you for trusting me with your images 🤍🤍 & a very happy birthday 🤍🤍.


I have a few portrait or Branding (or both) slots available in September, in my Studio or on location! PN me 😘😘

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