By Cocoa Rae

By Cocoa Rae New York based visual artist,curator, content creative, photographer & entrepreneur.

Title: 🕸️💔𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏❣️𝒐𝒇❣️𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔💔🕸️Portraits from Your Crew : Galentine's Day PhotoshootSpecial Thanks: Bri, Jackie, and Alli...
04/09/2026

Title: 🕸️💔𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏❣️𝒐𝒇❣️𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔💔🕸️

Portraits from Your Crew : Galentine's Day Photoshoot

Special Thanks: Bri, Jackie, and Allie for coming together with this idea to collab.

Model: Xykierah Morrison
Shot by: By Cocoa Rae
Location: Da Purp ✨💜
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HOW TO SUPPORT DA PURP: My goal this week is to get at least 4 people to book their spots for both days to help with sus...
04/07/2026

HOW TO SUPPORT DA PURP:

My goal this week is to get at least 4 people to book their spots for both days to help with sustainability.

Pop Up Themed shoot @ Da Purp(15min slots)

April 8th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
April 9th: 6:30pm-8:30pm

$25 suggested donation to Da Purp
- 1 photo edit
- 1 outfit(come in based on theme)
- No prints(extra charge)

$75 suggested donation to Da Purp
- 1 photo edit
- 1 outfit (come in based on theme)
- 11x14 print (free with purchase)

Remember: First come, First served
Book your spot via link:

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/64d92ea8?categories%5B%5D=Pop+Up+Themed+Photoshoots+%7C+In+Studio+&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaARCGwZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaducYBvYfnK9EZBrTnUKFBWV5a7nzaqK7Opoi0UpPKcYxSXNfBsPuBzbwpgqw_aem_Kf6NKCKscOsLTsxJtV-JEg

Other Options:
CA:$bycocoarae
Venmo:
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Title: 🦚🍃ℝ𝕆𝕌𝕊𝔼🍃🦚Definition: Bring out of sleep; awaken.🐲🐉Portraits from Pop-Up Themed Shoot: 🌺Rochester In Da Springtime...
04/07/2026

Title: 🦚🍃ℝ𝕆𝕌𝕊𝔼🍃🦚

Definition: Bring out of sleep; awaken.🐲🐉

Portraits from Pop-Up Themed Shoot:

🌺Rochester In Da Springtime🌺

Model: Michelle Rouse
Shot by: By Cocoa Rae
Location:
www.cocoa-rae.com
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04/05/2026

Words cannot describe how much I appreciate everyone that has helped spread awareness about my vulnerable situation with Da Purp. I’m so beyond grateful for everyone that shared, posted, texted and sent resources to me. I wouldn’t be here for another year without the kindness and support from a strong and loving community.

HOW TO SUPPORT DA PURP:

Pop Up Themed shoot @ Da Purp(15min slots)

April 8th: 6:30pm-8:30pm
April 9th: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Artful Meditation Class w/ me

April 6th: 8:00-8:45pm

Bring your mat, a towel, a blank notebook and your favorite utensils to draw with. (Link below)

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Bycocoarae

I am still accepting donations for sustainability:

CA:$bycocoarae
Venmo:
Donation link in my Linktree


We’re super honored to be part of Syracuse Poetry History! Congratulations to Ruthnie Angrand becoming Poet Laureate of ...
04/02/2026

We’re super honored to be part of Syracuse Poetry History! Congratulations to Ruthnie Angrand becoming Poet Laureate of Onondaga County! 🎉🍾🎊✨🙌🏿

03/07/2026

Hey everyone! I’m doing an impromptu pop up themed photoshoot to help raise money for my space Da Purp today from 3pm-6pm. I’m doing 15 min slots with a minimum of a 7 minute portrait session.

$25 suggested donation to Da Purp
- 1 photo edit
- 1 outfit(come in based on theme)
- No prints for $25 donations(extra charge)

$75 suggested donation to Da Purp
- 1 photo edit
- 1 outfit (come in based on theme)
- 11x14 print (free with purchase)

It’s first come first serve for selecting time slots.(just like Pigment Series)

Please email: [email protected]
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text: (585)210-0404

To secure a spot…send donations to:

CA:$bycocoarae
Venmo:
Donation link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLTR86SCCSSKM/checkout/MAK7T3DC6VYNQRSXKIJM2T5S

3pm
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm

4pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm

5pm
5:15pm
5:30pm
5:45pm

Less than two weeks until my Costume Kickback. Come celebrate Halloween with me at Da Purp. Featuring Dj Kenzo. Black Fe...
10/19/2025

Less than two weeks until my Costume Kickback.

Come celebrate Halloween with me at Da Purp.
Featuring Dj Kenzo.

Black Femme owned space.
LGBTQIA Friendly
Safe Space

21+ To Enter
Hosted by Cocoa Rae
Featuring Dj Kenzo

Fun games
Dancing
Chill Vibe
Photo op

$5 with a costume
$7 w/o costume

Contact for additional information

Link: https://partiful.com/e/A1WOos8RLENczHPaki1J

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10/16/2025

Hey Everyone. So I have some very sad news. My beautiful car Mordecai has officially ended his journey with me. I was fortunate enough to celebrate 10 years with him as my first car on August 15th. 😕😢

At the moment, I am currently raising emergency funds to purchase another car to replace my baby. I’m trying to raise about $2,000. Please send your donations to my personal cash app and Venmo which is listed below as well as sharing this post.

CA: $CocoaDavid
Venmo: -David

Lastly, I will be celebrating Mordecai’s 10 years anniversary during my Halloween celebration on the 31st. It would mean the whole world to me if y’all would be there to celebrate with me.

Thank you 🙏🏿💐



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10/04/2025

Yeah, I know, it's been a while. Life has been lifin'

Here's an update on what's been goin' on.

✨Studio fundraiser is still going ‘til Dec. 31st
✨Accepting bookings ‘til the end of the year
✨I still owe y’all two stories! Bare with me 😭
✨ITM Chap books Vol. 3! Hot off the presses!
✨OCTOBER 31ST???👀🎃👻💀🤡👽🤠🧛🏾‍♀️

Fundraiser link:

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLTR86SCCSSKM/checkout/U2TDPNZWTRWMOQ4XBQM4IMSK?fbclid=PARlRTSANON09leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp7rnECLc4Cj62n6d6NvePP-iFnR02O7mqy_-MvNZJavCB74fjn2O9LdsF1jX_aem_YQcaKwMtbsInQCgNJ1sVWQ

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Since things are picking up. I feel like it's time to say that...I am officially taking photoshoot and studio rental boo...
10/04/2025

Since things are picking up. I feel like it's time to say that...

I am officially taking photoshoot and studio rental bookings for the rest of the year (and yes, even into 2026)

Please contact me via email(I will try my best to get to DMs)

My calendar is filling up fast, so please get your inquiries in ASAP!

Be prepared to sign agreements and pay deposits.

Thank you for your understanding! 🙂✨

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Hey! So Jackie Photography and I are currently raising funds for our NYFW trip. We have raised $1,115 out of our $1,500 ...
09/03/2025

Hey! So Jackie Photography and I are currently raising funds for our NYFW trip.

We have raised $1,115 out of our $1,500 goal. We need $385 to make it. This will help cover final expenses.

Please donate what you can. No amount is too small($5/$10/$20).

Note: the fundraiser link has a glitch so we didn’t reach the final goal of $1,500.

https://checkout.square.site/merchant/XVE1ND3HHMYRT/checkout/4HAHZ5ZXKSCWESA2NALOCZCE

07/14/2025

Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of my Grand✨MOM✨. The first person I actually called ✨MOM✨ before the name of grandma. Life hasn’t been the same without you and sometimes gets a little dark at times. However, I will always remember the verses you left me before passing. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬) and “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭22‬). I will always keep these in my heart and mind.

I’m really heartbroken that I can’t tell you everything that has happened to me within the past year like being a yoga instructor and an award winning filmmaker or the fact that Mordecai(my first car) will be celebrating 10 years with me next month. I miss hearing you cheering for me and my accomplishments. Just know I will continue to let my little light shine everywhere I go 💫✨

Rest in peace Grand✨MOM✨🥲🌻

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Rochester, NY

Opening Hours

Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 8pm
Saturday 1pm - 8pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+15852100404

Website

https://linktr.ee/Bycocoarae

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