Writer, photographer, and filmmaker Jen Steele is a born storyteller. Moving fluidly through mediums, the common thread in her work is a sense of intimacy, honesty and femininity. We first discovered Jen through her project Girls I Know, where she documented the stories of her circle of brilliant women in New York, fostering a community of likeminded ladies that we’re now happy to be a part of. Currently working on her debut short film, which she just wrapped shooting on in her home state of Wisconsin, Jen is a gentle soul with a strong mind and a sharp eye, who consistently inspires and encourages us. We visited Jen at home in Brooklyn, where we geeked-out about film photography, ate bananas and she shared her (quick and to the point!) daily rituals…

Photographed by Nastassia Bruckin.