Joey King came into my studio like a fireball. Armed with confidence and possessing a blithe spirit, the 5’4” sprightly teen commanded the room. She immediately took over the sound system and blasted rhythms that made her body move and her thoughts turn inward. With twirling feet, closed eyes, a mischievous grin and arm gestures that were rhythmic and punching, I quickly recognized that the secret to her success lies in her ability to embody any given mood or emotion at the drop of a dime. I was witnessing an actress whose craft is due to pure instinct.

 

Photography by Tatijana Shoan

Styled by Stacey Jones

Makeup by Vincent Oquendo

Hair by Christopher Naselli