A fashion show model walks down a dark runway wearing an avant-garde dress made of textured natural materials.
A figure in a flowing yellow sundress reclines gracefully among blooming yellow wildflowers in a garden setting.
Artistic black and white portrait photo series showing dramatic shadows and lighting effects on a dark background.
A bright light beam illuminates a dramatic rock formation against a dark night sky with a glowing effect.
A figure in a shimmering silver mini dress poses on a beach at sunset with waves crashing behind them.
A black and white photo series showing a person in different poses looking over their shoulder with a silver bracelet.
A figure wearing light blue fabric drifts underwater creating an ethereal and dreamlike reflection in dark water.
A person in a green top and gray skirt poses dramatically against a wall with shadow patterns in moody lighting.
Silhouetted figure sits cross-legged against dark background with dramatic fire effects creating an ethereal atmosphere.
A figure stands between glowing vertical blue light beams creating a dramatic nighttime scene outdoors.
A scenic coastal mountain landscape at dusk with dramatic clouds and golden sunlight illuminating the rocky terrain.
A silhouetted head in profile against a dramatic orange and black background captured in a series of artistic poses.
A white wedding dress with voluminous tulle skirt is photographed dramatically in a dark cathedral-like setting.
A dancer in flowing purple fabric performs graceful movements on a city street with yellow taxis visible in the background.
Rook Barber Photography
charleston, sc & Nyc, ny
A lone tree stands silhouetted against a soft blue sky on a grassy hilltop at golden hour.

A Transformative Portrait Experience in Charleston, NYC, & Beyond

Over 3,500 Sessions Captured


An industry leading portrait photographer based in Charleston, SC, and working frequently in New York City. My work is bold, cinematic, and deeply personal. Over the past 8 years, I’ve photographed more than 3,500 sessions, capturing people at their most powerful, radiant, and alive.


I specialize in transformative portrait experiences: from editorial-style goddess sessions and agency-level model test shoots to creative senior portraits and designer lookbooks. Whether you want to feel iconic, soft, magnetic, or untouchable; I tailor every shoot to reveal the version of you that deserves to be seen.


My style blends dreamy nostalgia with high-impact visuals, turning light, shadow, and emotion into lasting works of art. This is more than a photoshoot; it’s an awakening. Explore the work. Book the session. Let’s create something unforgettable.