PhotoBook Magazine

“I almost died when I saw it,” American actress Christa Miller says of the bee-covered Libertine look she wore for her PhotoBook shoot. Miller is known for her roles as Jordan Sullivan on Scrubs, Ellie Torres on Cougar Town, and Liz on Shrinking.

She explains that her mom—“Bonnie Bee” Trompeter—began as a supermodel in the 60s before the term was officially coined. A nickname that has stuck with the family, Miller’s mother calls her “Christa Bee.” She shares that because of this nickname, her stationary even has a little bee on it.

“When I walked in for the shoot, Alison had pulled all these amazing pieces,” recalls Miller. “I just looked at it and said, ‘oh my god, there are bees—it’s Christa Bee.’ I felt instantly attached to it.” She says moments like these make the whole experience feel a little magical—like a full-circle kind of moment.

Talent: Christa Miller
PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon

PhotoBook Creative Director +
Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz

Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists
Hair by David Cruz at Art Department
Makeup by Mary Wiles at Walter Schupfer Management
Assistant: Dani Sax
Assistant to Creative Director: Mia Aponte .aponte
Fashion Stylist Interns: Cooper Certain and Emma Morales
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine Interview by Brya Sheridan, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
Studio: Love Studios

“I almost died when I saw it,” American actress Christa Miller says of the bee-covered Libertine look she wore for her PhotoBook shoot. Miller is known for her roles as Jordan Sullivan on Scrubs, Ellie Torres on Cougar Town, and Liz on Shrinking.

She explains that her mom—“Bonnie Bee” Trompeter—began as a supermodel in the 60s before the term was officially coined. A nickname that has stuck with the family, Miller’s mother calls her “Christa Bee.” She shares that because of this nickname, her stationary even has a little bee on it.

“When I walked in for the shoot, Alison had pulled all these amazing pieces,” recalls Miller. “I just looked at it and said, ‘oh my god, there are bees—it’s Christa Bee.’ I felt instantly attached to it.” She says moments like these make the whole experience feel a little magical—like a full-circle kind of moment.

Talent: Christa Miller
PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon
PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz
Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists
Hair by David Cruz at Art Department
Makeup by Mary Wiles at Walter Schupfer Management
Assistant: Dani Sax
Assistant to Creative Director: Mia Aponte .aponte
Fashion Stylist Interns: Cooper Certain and Emma Morales
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine
Interview by Brya Sheridan, Assistant to Editor-in-Chief
Studio: Love Studios

Today, we’re featuring Shamsia, a creator exploring the intersection of fashion, beauty, and self-expression.

In one of her reels, she shares, “Confidence is not a personality trait. It’s a feeling. A vibration. A way of carrying yourself. And sometimes it starts with what you wear. Not because it’s expensive. Not because it’s trendy. But because it brings you back to yourself.”

Through soft glam, intentional styling, and a refined visual language, her content reflects a quiet confidence rooted in authenticity and personal growth. Centered on the idea of “blooming at your own pace,” Shamsia offers a perspective that feels both intimate and empowering.

Learn more about Shamsia at

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In the fast-paced world of the Law & Order universe, characters often come and go, defined by the badges they wear. But Kevin Kane’s Terry Bruno is different. He’s a man who has already won his battle against the system, returning to the squad room not out of necessity, but by choice. It’s a “nothing to lose” mentality that mirrors the creative philosophy Kane has carried throughout his career.

From his early days training at the William Esper Studio to co-founding The Collective NY, Kane has never been one to wait for permission. Whether he’s balancing the raw scales of Life & Beth alongside long-time collaborator Amy Schumer or taking shrapnel for Captain Benson, Kane’s work is rooted in a decade of “failing” safely on theater stages to ensure he never misses a beat on screen. We caught up with the actor, director, and producer to discuss the benevolence of Bruno, the “fake it till you make it” era of his journey, and why New York’s creative community remains his ultimate engine

Talent: Kevin Kane
PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon
PhotoBook Creative Director + Photographer + Producer: Mike Ruiz
Fashion Stylist: Alison Hernon at Exclusive Artists
Groomer: Jessi Butterfield at Walter Schupfer Management
Set Design: Jasin Cadic
Assistant to Creative Director: Mia Aponte .aponte
Photo Assistant: Dani Sax
Fashion Stylist Interns: Cooper Certain, Malia Leonard
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine
Interview by Lily Kalbasz,
Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine .kalbasz
Studio: LOFT ELEVEN TEN