BLUES & GOLDEN VIEWS
EDITORIAL
In this editorial set, we explore the versatility of model Kale through two distinctively styled shoots. The first part of the series unfolds in a studio setting, where a blank cyclorama wall is transformed by the hues of RGB panels set to a deep blue. Kale stands out sharply, thanks to a white hard strobe that crafts crisp highlights and defined shadows on her figure. A creative play with long exposures blurs the blue ambient lights, while keeping the key light's impact on the model in sharp focus, resulting in a captivating interplay of clarity and motion.
Transitioning outdoors, we capture the golden hour's magic in two distinct outfits. The first look features a champagne-colored satin corset top coupled with yellow patterned high-waisted slacks and yellow acrylic sunglasses. Set against the contrasting backdrop of a stark black industrial garage door, the angled sunlight from the left creates a dramatic interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the elegance of the attire.
The second outdoor look harks back to the early 2000s: a pink velvet halter top with an embroidered "pure" motif, combined with a pleated black skirt and shiny thigh-high boots. This ensemble is set against a backdrop of mauve handrails and diamond knurled metal flooring of an industrial building, the fading sunlight adding a soft, warm glow to the scene. The juxtaposition of the soft velvet and the hard industrial textures, under the changing light of the setting sun, brings a dynamic and nostalgic edge to the images.
Each setting not only showcases Kale's adaptability as a model but also exemplifies the power of lighting and environment in transforming a photograph from a mere image to a story.