Meet Dennis Beaulieu | Artist & Photographer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dennis Beaulieu and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dennis, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
Risk. From people betting fortunes on Wall Street to thrill-seekers leaping off Mont Blanc in wingsuits, or the brave men and women who put on a uniform every day—it’s a wild concept.

As an artist, risk shows up differently. It’s not always life or death, but it can feel like it. You risk failure, criticism, being misunderstood, or never being validated. But to me, risk is essential. Without it, the chance for greatness might never come.

There’s a difference between risking your mortgage on a hand of blackjack and taking a creative risk to push your work to the next level. I’ve learned to recognize that difference. And honestly, I’ve been preparing for risk my whole life. It’s part of the job, part of the process—and part of the reward.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Getting to where I am today has definitely been a story of ups and downs. There have been incredible days—ones where everything clicks and you feel like you’re flying. And then there are days that amaze you in the opposite direction, where nothing goes right and you question everything. But the sun comes up, and we do it again.

Before I fully stepped into the creative world, I wore a lot of hats—soldier, car salesman, carpenter, car washer, bar and restaurant owner. But through it all, I’ve always been an artist. Every job I worked, even the ones I didn’t love, was just a way to buy paint, canvas, film—whatever I needed to keep creating.

That’s the part I’m most proud of: I never stopped. I kept pushing, learning, and staying true to the creative hustle. And over time, that work led to real opportunities—photographing runway shows at New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim week, working with incredible designers, and even having my work published in magazines. I never take that for granted.

What sets me apart is that I’ve lived a full life before this chapter. I bring all of that—every hustle, heartbreak, and hard-earned lesson—into the work. My story isn’t clean or easy, but it’s real. And I think that shows in my images.

If there’s one thing I want the world to know about me or my brand, it’s that I will never stop learning and creating. I’m in this for the long haul.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I’m not originally from Miami, but the city has played a big role in my creative journey. Every time I come down, it fuels something in me. Wynwood is a personal favorite—it’s a living, breathing gallery. The walls, the people, the energy—it all pushes me to look at things differently and stay sharp as an artist.
Little Havana is another spot I always make time for. Between the Cuban coffee, the smell of cigars, the street musicians, and the food—there’s just this rich, cultural rhythm that gets into your work without you even realizing it.
I’ve also had the chance to shoot Miami Swim Week, which has been a major creative milestone for me. Being around that level of fashion, movement, and energy—especially on the runway—is electric. It’s fast-paced, but I thrive in that chaos. It sharpens your eye and keeps you present.
At night, Ocean Drive brings that cinematic vibe—neon, nightlife, and characters everywhere you look. Then if I need to slow things down, Coconut Grove is perfect for a quiet dinner and a creative reset.
And maybe the best inspiration of all is the drive to the Keys. I’ve got a friend who owns a tattoo studio down in Key West, and that trip—just open road and ocean—is like therapy. I always come back with new ideas and fresh perspective.
Miami reminds me that art isn’t just something you make—it’s something you live.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Without a doubt, I want to give a huge shoutout to my mentor and best friend, Tony Ciavarro. Not only is he one of the top tattoo artists in the country, but he’s also one of the pioneers of “New School” tattooing, Back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, he helped push bright colors and bold cartoon-inspired styles into tattoo culture—and that influence is still going strong today.

But beyond all of that, Tony was the first person to really tell me, “You have a good eye.” That stuck with me. He saw something in me early on and has been 1000% supportive of my creative path always. He’s brought me around the world, introduced me to incredible artists, and shown me what it means to live and breathe art.

I currently work with him on his magazine, Skin Paper Paint, and his clothing line, Slowdown Clothing—both of which are creative forces in their own right.

Honestly, if anyone deserves a spotlight, it’s him.

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