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Directed by Thiel Every chapter deserves to be remembered. Now Booking 2026

Through creative direction and photography, I help people, brands, and businesses step confidently into what comes next.

๐“…๐“‡๐‘œ๐’น๐“Š๐’ธ๐“‰๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ ๐“ƒ๐‘œ๐“‰๐‘’๐“ˆEMERALDโ€™S ROOM | PART THREEFragments from a day of creating with Esmeralda and videographer Josiah of Ki...
10/07/2026

๐“…๐“‡๐‘œ๐’น๐“Š๐’ธ๐“‰๐’พ๐‘œ๐“ƒ ๐“ƒ๐‘œ๐“‰๐‘’๐“ˆ
EMERALDโ€™S ROOM | PART THREE
Fragments from a day of creating with Esmeralda and videographer Josiah of Kino Fly Productions.
Photography, film, styling, movement, experimentation and a lot of ideas unfolding in real time.
There is something special about bringing different artists together, giving each other room to create and seeing where the process takes us.
The finished work is still taking shape, but sometimes the process deserves its own moment.
The behind the scenes Reel is in the comments.
More from Part Three is coming soon. Weโ€™re already looking forward to what we create next. ๐ŸŒฟ

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A NEW CHAPTER. SAME CREATIVE MIND.Art. Fashion. Photography. Vintage finds. Editorial storytelling. And everything that ...
10/03/2026

A NEW CHAPTER. SAME CREATIVE MIND.

Art. Fashion. Photography. Vintage finds. Editorial storytelling. And everything that happens between the idea and the finished image.

I'm bringing more of my creative world together over on Instagram at .

Think of it as an ongoing editorial. A place to explore the stories behind the photographs, the styling, the creative process, the people and the unexpected adventures throughout Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

I'll also be sharing upcoming photography workshops, art classes, collaborations and opportunities to create together, with announcements and registration details appearing there first.

If you've been following my work here, come join me over there. We're just getting started. ๐ŸŒฟ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbythiel?stkn=N2p0eWgxOGljN2du

October looks good in the details. ๐Ÿ‚Diving deeper into editorial photography, jewelry and the art of the unexpected.A li...
10/02/2026

October looks good in the details. ๐Ÿ‚

Diving deeper into editorial photography, jewelry and the art of the unexpected.

A little grit. A little glamour.โœจ

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09/23/2026

Trust the process. ๐Ÿ“ธโœจ
The raw image is only the beginning.
Creative direction. Photography. Editing. Final image.
Knowing what to capture matters.
Knowing what it can become matters just as much.

Directed by Thiel

It's awesome but, let's make it FALL!

09/19/2026

SELF REFLECTION
Identity, Digging Deeper & Getting to the Other Side
For those who know something needs to change and are ready to look deeper, ask the hard questions and begin figuring out what getting to the other side actually looks like.
Coming this October. Stay tuned for dates and details.
If youโ€™re interested, heart this post and comment โ€œIโ€™m ready.โ€ Tag a friend who may want to join you or someone who may need this too. โค๏ธ

09/19/2026

The time is now! Let's create! Send a message for more info. โœจ

ESMERALDAโ€™S ROOM ๐ŸŒฟAn ongoing exploration of fashion, portraiture, environment and the worlds we create together.This tim...
09/15/2026

ESMERALDAโ€™S ROOM ๐ŸŒฟ
An ongoing exploration of fashion, portraiture, environment and the worlds we create together.
This time, we stepped into the water.
Photography, creative direction + styling by Lauren Thiel
Directed by Thiel
Featuring Esmeralda.
Esmeraldaโ€™s Room is only beginning. Follow along.

09/05/2026

NOW BOOKING 2027 โœจ

Over the last several months, Iโ€™ve had the opportunity to push my work further. Creative direction, brand development, photography, campaign production, styling, storytelling and the larger visual worlds that bring all of it together.

And Iโ€™m ready for more.

Directed by Thiel is officially booking creative partnerships for 2027.

Iโ€™m looking to work with established brands and companies ready to expand how they are seen, how they tell their story and how people experience what theyโ€™ve built.

From individual campaigns and editorial production to ongoing creative direction, brand development and visual storytelling, every partnership is built around what the company actually needs and where it wants to go.

The work shown here crosses different people, projects, industries and ideas.

The common thread is Directed by Thiel.
2027 inquiries are now open.

For partnerships and project inquiries, send me a direct message.

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