Salima & Lani Cofounded Acid Smile Studios in 2020.

Meet the Founders

LAN SHING DESOTO

SALIMA ALLEN

makeup artist, photographer, creative director, and editor

photographer, set designer, creative director and stylist

Salima is a Black Latinx Photographer and Stylist who enjoys spending time with her Chihuahuas, eating noodles, and watching movies. Invite her to your next rave and you’ll find her on the dance floor in a colorful ensemble.

Lani is a mixed Asian American, Los Angeles born Makeup Artist & Photographer. She loves soup dumplings, french fries, and scary movie marathons. She is the friend you can always cancel on- with love.