Apricity Piercing
Corey Torok
June 29, 202,6 | 35mm | Portra 800
On June 29th, 2026, I had the pleasure of photographing Corey Torok of Apricity Piercing on 35mm film. Apricity means the feeling of the sun’s warmth on your skin in the winter; symbolizing love, hope, safety & peace — and that is exactly what it feels like to be their client. Corey has created a space that is warm, welcoming, super cute, and incredibly clean. They have put so much love and care into making everyone who walks through the door feel comfortable, supported, and celebrated.
I actually found Apricity as a client first! My sister and I went to Corey for matching double helix piercings for her birthday, and they immediately made both of us feel relaxed. Corey walked us through the entire process, answered every question we had, and absolutely nailed both of our piercings. Since then, I’ve gone back for more jewelry, a conch piercing, and Corey and I are currently working on an ear curation project! In these photos, Leanne, an artist herself, got a helix piercing too!
One of my favorite things about my job is getting to work with other artists while they’re doing what they do best. It means the world to me when other artists trust my work, and getting to document someone in a space they’ve created was incredibly special.
I wanted these photographs to feel like the experience of getting pierced at Apricity Piercing— warm, creative, safe, and fun — and I think that shows! Apricity Piercing is a queer-owned and operated, appointment-only, 100% single-use piercing studio offering high-quality 14K solid gold and titanium body jewelry. Corey is incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, talented, and genuinely cares about their work and the client experience from beginning to end. Schedule an appointment with Corey here! ♡
I approach each session through the lens of an artist who studied photojournalism. I love documenting people in their element with a mix of candid moments, environmental portraits, details, and artistic imagery that captures both the person and the feeling of the moment. If you’re looking for creative photos, fill out the form below, and I’ll be in touch!
The Apricity Piercing Experience on 35mm Film
Portraits of Corey on 35mm Film ♡
Testimonial
Briana is truly phenomenal to work with! She has an incredible talent for capturing the emotion and energy of a space, along with a beautiful eye for all of the little details that make it unique. She perfectly captured the atmosphere and personality of my piercing studio in a way that felt authentic to my brand.
Beyond her talent behind the camera, she creates such a fun, comfortable experience that makes the entire process feel effortless. She ensures everyone involved feels seen, respected, and at ease throughout the shoot, and the final images reflect that genuine connection!
I'm so grateful to have connected with Briana and couldn't be happier with the photos she created for me. I can't wait for the opportunity to work with her again on future photography projects!
— Corey Torok (Owner of Apricity Piercing)
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