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Ryan Derrek 💛🌻💛

@realryanderrek

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Follow my journey to spread Love 💛 Light 🌻 & Laughter 😂
✈️ Flight Attendant ✈️
🗽 NY Native ➡️ Mile High City (Denver, CO) 🏔️
Stay ✨FABULOUS!✨

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Smiles & Sunflowers: The Life & Journey of Ryan Derrek Barnes 🌻💛😁

Hi Everyone. It’s been a while. 2023 is halfway over already. And boy - has it been a wild ride.

Every picture you see captured a moment where I was expressing nothing but Pure Joy. I try my best to feel it as often as possible. Sometimes it comes through effortlessly, with ease & surrounded by love. Other times, it’s not as easy…

Above all else, I am driven & determined to do one thing each & every single moment I exist on this Earth… and that is to Share my Purpose, Unapologetically. And to be honest, I’ve had my struggles with keeping on that track. But all I can do is Try. And so can you.

I’m not sure what exactly this post is supposed to mean, or what message I want to share, but what I know for sure is that I feel something - in every fiber of my being - that I need to share these moments with everyone within my reach. For my Smile & Light & Energy to touch every living thing that exists.

I want to also say Thank You. Thank You for allowing me the gift of breath & strength to continue on each & every day. Thank you for every single Hug, Hello, Good Morning, How Are You, & Smile you have shared with me. My existence & Fabulousness is the direct result of the bounty of Love (& other things) that the world has given me. And I promise you one thing.

That I will NEVER STOP SHINING! 🌅

With Love, Light & Laughter,
Ryan Derrek Barnes - The Personification of a Sunflower 🌻 taken in All Smiles by @realryanderrek

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3 years ago

OFFSEAM is back.

This time we’re taking a gamble.

CASINO ROYALE is about risk, temptation, reinvention, and betting on yourself. A sober fashion show built around local designers, models, art, vendors, music, and the kind of night that still feels dangerous without needing to lose yourself in it.

Donation-based tickets are live now.

October 29th
The Current River North
3615 Delgany St
6–9:30PM

Come dressed like you’ve got nothing to lose.

We’re building the next OFFSEAM and we want bold people in the room.

DESIGNERS: bring us original work, a strong point of view, and your interpretation of risk, temptation, reinvention, and betting on yourself.

MODELS: all experience levels welcome. We’re looking for confidence, presence, and strong runway energy.

Designer participation is $100, with limited scholarships available.

October 29th • The Current River North

DM @aqui.show to apply.

Some of us got sober because we had already gambled enough.

Some of us lost people, time, money, trust, pieces of ourselves.

And somehow we’re still here.

CASINO ROYALE is for the ones who took the risk, bet everything they had on becoming someone different, and made it through sober.

For the ones still AQUI.

OFFSEAM • October 29th
A sober fashion show by AQUI. taken in Denver, Colorado by @realryanderrek

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25 days ago

✨ The Real Ryan ✨
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No denying the energy and creativity of the one known as @realryanderrek
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#denvermodel #denvermodels #denverfashion #denverphotographer #editorial
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@denverfashionweek taken in Denver, Colorado by @realryanderrek

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a month ago

Walk of Light casting call at @voidstudiosusa with producer @darkziperox and model coordinator @realryanderrek

They are still accepting virtuals until the end of the month!

Forward your headshots, walk videos and slates, and comp cards and measurements too @realryanderrek and @darkziperox

Want to design for walk of light DM @darkziperox to learn more about the show, the schedule and the theme!!! taken in Void Studios Denver by @realryanderrek

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a month ago

Another audition down and @mackenzie._dickson had an amazing time with all of the models and @darkziperox , @realryanderrek and @becksquaredphotography . Thank you to @voidstudiosusa as well!
#model #modeling #fashionshow by @realryanderrek

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a month ago

A huge thank you for the opportunity for @adri_l0vee to audition for the Walk of Light Fashion Show! These photos are amazing! It looks like she had an amazing time!
#fashionshow #model #modelphotography #modelshoot
A special thank you to:
Model coordinator: @realryanderrek
Venue: @voidstudiosusa
Producer: @darkziperox
Photographer: @becksquaredphotography
Event: Walk of light casting call by @realryanderrek

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✨ WALK OF LIGHT ✨
🌟 MODEL CASTING 🌟

Ready to light up the runway? 👀✨
We’re officially casting models for Walk of Light and we want YOU! 💫

👠 ALL AGES WELCOME!
📸 Comp cards preferred
✨ All experience levels encouraged
🔥 Bring your confidence, personality & runway energy!

🖤 CASTING ATTIRE:
Come dressed in ALL BLACK 🖤 OR WEAR YOUR COLOR! 🌈

We want to see YOUR PERSONALITY shine! ✨ Whether you keep it sleek and classic in black or show us your favorite color, make it YOU. 💜💙❤️💚

🎭 2 IN-PERSON CASTINGS + 1 VIRTUAL CASTING
You’ll have multiple opportunities to audition!

📍 In-person casting dates & locations coming soon
💻 Virtual casting available for those unable to attend in person

Whether you’re a seasoned model or stepping onto the runway for the first time — COME SHOW US WHAT YOU’VE GOT! 🔥

✨ WALK OF LIGHT ✨
Your personality. Your color. Your runway.

Send virtuals to @darkziperox

Check out "Walk Of Light Model Casting Call" on Eventbrite!

Date: Thu, Sep 10, 6:00 PM

Location: Void Studios

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-of-light-model-casting-call-tickets-1999683659656 taken in Void Studios Denver by @realryanderrek

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Big things coming soon with the fabulous @realryanderrek

Models: @realryanderrek
@darkziperox
Photographer: @cloudvisionmedia303
Venue: @voidstudiosusa
Wardrobe and MUA: @realryanderrek
@estilo_lausiv_luxury_ pink shirt
@foco_photo2 taken in Denver, Colorado by @realryanderrek

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2 months ago

Bonjour, Fabuleux! 💛🇫🇷🌻 Let’s Walk Together! 👠

After a few years away from the fashion world to focus on my Flight Attendant career, I finally was given an opportunity (Thanks to @brandi_mcmichael ❤️) to flex my fashion muscles & WERK IT at the #DenverFrenchFest2026!!! And wow… what a truly magnificent & fabulous experience it was! 🥹 and of course I couldn’t resist a moment to show off my Outfitssss 🤭🤣🥰

The amount of sheer talent, confidence, expertise, creativity & hard work that went into this event was overwhelming in the BEST ways possible! And it was extremely satisfying & magical to see the Fashion Show come together. I was SO in my element, wearing many hats (or rather, Barets 💛♥️) & helping folks navigate the spaces, coordinating the models with hair & makeup, organizing the runway walks & floods, and just being a positive influence & energy around the event! And THAT is truly where I shined! ✨

I am truly SO beyond grateful to everyone that helped bring this event to light, especially Brandi, for believing in me & giving me the opportunity & space to show you what I can do…it’s only UP from here!

Special shoutouts to every single Photographer, Hair & Makeup Artists, Designers & Models (far too many to tag) and backstage hands for making the event the fabulousness that it was! And thank you for letting me be a part of all your fabulous journeys!

And to EVERYONE, this is only the Beginning of my Fabulous Fashion Journey… stay tuned,and on your Heels!
Au revoir! 👋🏾🇫🇷👠

📸 Photographers: @miosison @darrenmillerpfeufer @scottnorbyphotography @dianaagiphotography

🪡 Designers: @betenoireshop @ketivaniofficial @monaluceroofficial @modatelatequila @atsagasfursandleatherdesigns @equillibriumofficial

💃🏾👯🕺🏽 Models: Please comment/tag if I missed you 🤗

🎤 Producer & EmCee: @brandi_mcmichael 🥹❤️🥹 taken in Cherry Creek North - Fillmore Plaza by @realryanderrek

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3 months ago

Special thank you to Ryan @realryanderrek to assist @brandi_mcmichael @fashiondenverstyle with so much class and honor.
This is how he escorted me from @thriveworkplace before the @ketivaniofficial & @missvictoriaregina fashion show. #denverfashion #frenchstyle #fashiondesigner #fashionlove by @realryanderrek

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3 months ago

THIS is what Living in your Love, Light & Truth looks like!!! 🌻✨🌻

What a way to bring in a new age and chapter! WOW, 25!!! I have learned and grown so very much, and I have continued to protect myself, my peace, and the ones I love. And I would not have gotten here if it wasn’t for others sharing their Love, Light & Laughter, and helping me to share mine. Thank you, and I love you all! 💛♥️🩵💖💛

A HUGE thank you to my amazingly talented friend @coloredbyanu @divyneanu for capturing me and sharing your vision! Y’all better BOOK HER!!! 📸🤳🏾📽️

Plenty more photos, posts, and stories to come!!! 🤭💛💫

Styled by: @realryanderrek
Shot by: @coloredbyanu taken in Harlem, New York City by @realryanderrek

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a year ago

What a Beautiful Smile… (From The Vault)

I’m thankful for my beauty, my smile & my light… and I’m thankful to all the people who have loved it, captured it & shared it with the world. 💛🌻💛 by @realryanderrek

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