WE ARE YUQ STUDIOS
YUQ Studios began in 2020 as a creative collaboration between artists Bohenne Arreaux and Calla Faeria, offering affordable photography and video services across Los Angeles. Rooted in the city’s vibrant LGBT+ and drag communities, YUQ Studios quickly became known for bold visuals and inclusive storytelling.
In 2021, the team opened their first physical location, YUQ Studios Mid-City, expanding their work into editorial, headshot, and event photography while officially launching the brand. That same year, they introduced Faerialand, a live drag and performance series celebrating queer art and community.
By 2025, YUQ Studios grew into a full Los Angeles creative studio with the acquisition of their new DTLA location (formerly The Billy Studio). Today, YUQ Studios offers photo, video and film production services, building partnerships with artists, small businesses and cultural organizations across the city.
disgustingly beautiful images.
obscenely original stories.
meet the team
Director of Studio Operations
Bohenne Arreaux
Bohenne Arreaux (he/they/she) is a theater professional, visual artist, drag artist, circus artist and all-around creative force. As the co-founder of YUQ Studios, Boh brings over ten years of production experience across theater, film, photography and mixed media. Known for a keen eye for striking visual imagery and compelling stage productions, Boh’s portfolio includes partnerships with celebrity drag artists from RuPaul’s Drag Race, collaborations with local talent on photo and video projects, and the creation of immersive live events throughout Los Angeles. As Head of Studio Operations, Boh combines artistic vision with technical expertise to help every client bring their creative ideas to life.
Director of Business Operations
Calla Faeria
Calla Faeria (they/them) is a Los Angeles–based photographer, filmmaker and performance artist whose work chronicles queer and trans life with a focus on preserving LGBTQIA+ cultural history. Calla is the co-founder/Director of Business Operations of YUQ Studios, and the founder of Faerialand, a DIY drag theater and community art platform that fuses live performance, extravagant costumery and photography into immersive queer theater. Their photography has been featured in It’s Where I Belong: 40 Years and More of Drag in West Hollywood at the ONE Institute and Vestite, a queer zine and public-art project sponsored by the City of West Hollywood. In 2025 Calla produced their first short film, MONES, with Zackary Drucker and Plattinum Productions.
Production Partner
Betti
Betti (she/her) is a proud transgender actor, drag artist, screenwriter, and producer. She is best known for her role as Trish on the HBO Max original series The Sex Lives of College Girls, co-created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble. Betti is also the executive producer and creator of MONES, directed by Zackary Drucker — YUQ Studios’ debut film. With eight years of professional experience in the entertainment industry, she understands how challenging it can be for emerging artists to gain access and visibility. Betti is dedicated to championing the voices and stories of overlooked creatives.
Terra Sonstegard
Production Partner
Terra Sonstegard (she/they) is a Los Angeles-based performance artist, harm reduction advocate and film enthusiast. Utilizing her experience in political campaigning and her experience in academic writing, Terra assists in grant applications, financial sourcing and copyediting. She also serves on our digital marketing team. Terra has a love for trans representation in media, and a disdain for cilantro.
Elliott Handloser
Production Partner
Elliott Handloser (he/they) is a queer trans man with a passion for film, television and social justice. Elliott graduated from UCLA School of Law in 2022 with a specialization in entertainment law, and has experience in the business affairs department at a major studio. Elliott brings his knowledge of negotiations and production agreements to the YUQ Studios team, and assists our digital marketing team in content production.