Faces of the Unknown
A documentary-style series capturing diverse individuals, telling their stories through raw, intimate portraits.
[OVERVIEW]
Fashion isn’t just about style—it’s about the interplay of textures, shapes, and contrast. This project explores high-contrast fashion photography, using deep blacks, stark whites, and bold geometry to redefine elegance.
Year
2024
Category
EDITORIAL
Client
VOGUE
Location
PARIS, FRANCE
[BEHIND THE SHOT]
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Focused on ambiguity and intrigue, subjects are partially obscured or masked, allowing viewers to create their own narrative.
LIGHTING TECHNIQUES USED
Directional lighting with strong contrast, using gels and color shifts to distort reality and create a surreal tone.
STYLING PHILOSOPHY
Avant-garde pieces and abstract makeup echo the unknown—unfamiliar textures, oversized silhouettes, and layered obscurity.
[FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS]
Questions we hear from ministers, regulators, and technical teams before they commit to a pilot.
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