About Creative Crew
Hi! Founders, Jazzer-Rae and Karis here. Two creative gals with roots in western Montana!
We know firsthand that the creative industries (be it acting, modeling, photography, etc.) can feel lonely, cutthroat — and at times — pretty exclusive. In October 2020, we met up for coffee (what else?) in Missoula to discuss a desire we both had: To bring more safe and accessible collaborative opportunities to models and photographers in our community. And, to make a long story short… Creative Crew was born! A women-owned start-up, dedicated to facilitating more collaborative content-creation and networking opportunities for burgeoning artists to practice their art and build relationships.
From day one, our mission has been to foster an ongoing, inclusive environment for all models and photographers to evolve. Providing stylized photoshoots with thoughtfully curated sets and vendor partnerships, we offer a place for local creators to meet, rally, have fun, make art, and try new things, all without judgment or exclusivity.
Over 30 events later, we’ve had the privilege of meeting and working alongside so many talented artists in both western Montana and southern California.
About Jazzer-Rae
Jazzer-Rae is a portrait photographer, based in Missoula, Montana. A year ago, Jazz quit her full-time job with benefits to chase her dreams, including furthering Creative Crew! When she’s not shooting photos or editing, she loves a good cup of black coffee, horror movies, her 3 cat kids, sweets (chocolate, candy, pastries - gimme), and hunting for second-hand treasures.
About Karis
Karis is a bilingual actress and creative strategist, based in Los Angeles, California. With roots in Hamilton, Montana, she’s fortunate to still return home to western MT quite often, splitting her time between various projects and fostering Creative Crew! When she’s not working or filming, her fav hobbies include thrifting, drinking too much coffee, and tackling DIY projects.