Shanelle immediately intrigued me. Her keen fashion sense, deadly nails, boldness and expressiveness are the sorts of things I always enjoy photographing. Despite being a bit new to modeling, she, on a brisk February night, ventured around with me in the spirit of art and adventure. The deep hues of Chinatown's saturated neons, red-and-yellow window displays, strange alleys and ancient arcades were a joy to explore with her, and made for a perfect backdrop. After some initial funnies (and dumplings), Shanelle proved to be a natural on camera. These are the results!