Renell Medrano
Renell Medrano (born 1992) is a Dominican-American photographer and music video director.
Renell Medrano
- Born
- 1992 · New York City.
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- United States
- Occupation
- photographer · music video director
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Renell Medrano (born 1992) is a Dominican-American photographer and music video director.
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Early life
Early life
Medrano was raised in the Bronx, New York. She began photography at the age of 14. She attended Parsons School of Design, where she earned her BFA in Photography in 2014.
Career
Career
Medrano first gained attention for her senior thesis project, "Untitled Youth." She has photographed album art for ASAP Ferg, H.E.R., Justin Bieber and Chaka Khan. Most notably, she shot the cover art for Kendrick Lamar's 2022 album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Her work has been featured in publications including The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar, and W. In 2024 she won the ICP's Infinity Award for Commercial and Editorial Photography. That same year, Medrano launched Ice Magazine, a photography magazine inspired by 1970s periodical Players.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
• 2019: Peluca, MILK studios, New York • 2020: Pampara, Gallery Rosenfeld, London • 2024: Lambón, WSA, New York
Videography
Videography
• Lorde – "Hammer" (2025) • Bad Bunny – "NUEVAYoL" (2025) • Baby Keem – "Good Flirts" (2026) • Gracie Abrams – "Hit the Wall" (2026)
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Renell Medrano born at New York City.
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