Christy Flaherty (aka XINELAINE) has appreciated the feminine form through her camera lens for years.

Her photographic work examines themes of femininity, sexuality, mystery, and power. Self taught, her journey began with self portraiture as a means of exploration and empowerment. Christy has since shared that experience with many other women through experimental and cinematic portrait sessions.

She is inspired by sunlight and shadow, film, soundtracks, and capturing moments in time that would otherwise be forgotten.

Press & Interviews —
“Femme Fatale” — Curated by Girls 
“Experimental Portraits” — Shoot It With Film

Select Features —
2019. Nakid // Femme Fatale
2019. Girl Gaze // Portrait Collection
2019. C-heads // Everything We Love About Summer
2019. Sticks and Stones Agency // Kiss Goodnight
2019. Rekt // The Witch of the Wood
2019. Classics Magazine // Portrait Collection
2019. Rekt // Sunbleached
2019. Sticks and Stones Agency // Ultra Love
2019. Rekt // Cauldron of Mourning
2018. Vogue Italia // Portrait Collection
2018. Rekt // Fresh & Clean
2018. Rekt // Paradise Lost

Publications —
2019. Annual Book // The Independent Photographer

Awards & Recognition —
2018. The Independent Photographer // Black & White
2018. F-Stop Magazine Issue #92 // At Night

Previous and Upcoming Exhibitions —
2019. FEMME FATALE // Solo Exhibition
2017. Wolf & Finch // Group Exhibition

Select Clients —
Classics Magazine, Field Botanicals, Ookioh, Classic Rock Couture, Darling Distraction, Rainbow OPTX, The Daisy Hoard, Boodwah, Seeker Intimates, Beej