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Renell Medrano

b. 1992

Dominican-American photographer and director

Photographer Music video director
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About Renell Medrano

Born 1992. Renell Medrano is an American photographer and music video director.

Renell Medrano (born 1992) is a Dominican-American photographer and music video director.

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 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 2019: Peluca, MILK studios, New York

2020: Pampara, Gallery Rosenfeld, London

2024: Lambón, WSA, New York

Videography Lorde – "Hammer" (2025)

Bad Bunny – "NUEVAYoL" (2025)

Baby Keem – "Good Flirts" (2026)

Gracie Abrams – "Hit the Wall" (2026)

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Important facts

Born
1992, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Photographer, music video director
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Renell Medrano?

Dominican-American photographer and director

When was Renell Medrano born?

Renell Medrano was born in 1992 in New York City.

What is Renell Medrano's occupation?

Renell Medrano is a photographer and music video director.

What nationality is Renell Medrano?

Renell Medrano is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Renell Medrano

· Wikidata: Q134621486

· DBpedia: Renell Medrano

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