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Featured Grumpy Magazine projects
This week's top Grumpy Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Grumpy Magazine · Jalen Thomas Brooks
For its latest editorial spread, Grumpy Magazine turns the lens toward actor Jalen Thomas Brooks, crafting a narrative that feels both intimate and expansive. Produced by Jasmine Perrier, the feature moves beyond the standard press portrait, instead embracing a tactile and grounded aesthetic that prioritizes organic textures and natural environments. Across a series of carefully curated compositions, Brooks is captured against a variety of backdrops, ranging from the rustic warmth of wood-paneled interiors to the expansive, sun-drenched golden meadows that lean into a cinematic, open-air sensibility. By leaning heavily on the soft, diffused quality of natural light, the project achieves a consistency that feels authentic rather than staged, highlighting the interplay between the subject and his surroundings. Whether Brooks is reclined on textured, earth-toned surfaces or moving through a landscape of withered grasses, the imagery maintains a cohesive visual language that prioritizes character over spectacle. The work successfully navigates the balance between high-end editorial minimalism and a candid, documentary-style approach, ensuring that the focus remains firmly on the quiet intensity of the subject. This project serves as a compelling study in portraiture, demonstrating how careful attention to lighting and location can elevate a traditional media and entertainment feature into a piece of evocative, timeless storytelling that feels entirely at home in the pages of a contemporary culture publication.
Project Grumpy Magazine · Matt Cornett
In this latest editorial feature for Grumpy Magazine, actor Matt Cornett steps into the spotlight, trading traditional studio confines for a series of candid, sun-drenched environments that define modern lifestyle photography. Captured through the lens of photographer Sami Drasin, the series leans into a breezy, authentic aesthetic that feels both approachable and sharply curated. Whether lounging poolside against a backdrop of cypress trees or navigating the cluttered charm of a local gift shop, Cornett embodies a relaxed, contemporary cool. The photography utilizes natural light to brilliant effect, playing with dappled shadows and high-contrast environments that draw focus to the intricate textures of his wardrobe—from chunky knit sleeveless sweaters to vibrant, neon-yellow open-knit cardigans. Producer Jasmine Perrier ensures the narrative flow remains consistent, moving seamlessly from intimate, cinematic close-ups that highlight Cornett’s calm, direct gaze to dynamic, wide-angle portraits that capture a sense of movement. By prioritizing an editorial sensibility, the imagery manages to elevate casual everyday moments into a high-fashion story. This project successfully balances the tactile depth of high-end menswear with a candid, human-centric approach, resulting in a visual document that feels as much like an intimate day in the life as it does a polished editorial portrait session.
Project Grumpy Magazine · Topher Grace in conversation with Ho ...
In a sophisticated editorial feature for Grumpy Magazine, actor Topher Grace is captured in a series of intimate portraits that bridge the gap between classic portraiture and candid storytelling. Produced by Jasmine Perrier, the feature highlights Grace through an expert blend of styles, ranging from structured, high-contrast black and white photography to warm, golden-hour captures that lean into a soft, approachable aesthetic. The project utilizes natural light to emphasize the rich textures of Grace’s wardrobe, from ribbed knit sweaters to sharp wool blazers, grounding his persona in an environment that feels both curated and authentically lived-in. Whether he is lying on polished wooden floors or posed thoughtfully against architectural elements, the imagery maintains an editorial minimalism that keeps the focus firmly on his expressive range. The inclusion of a six-panel contact sheet, complete with visible film borders and metadata markings, nods to the technical craft of analogue photography and 35mm film, adding a nostalgic layer to the contemporary medium-shot compositions. By marrying these diverse visual techniques—from high-key lifestyle photography to atmospheric editorial shots—the feature successfully crafts a timeless profile of the actor. Each frame feels deliberate, creating a cohesive visual narrative that speaks to the magazine's reputation for elevated, personality-driven media and entertainment content.
Project Grumpy Magazine · Jurnee Smollett in conversation with John Leguizamo
This editorial portrait series for Grumpy Magazine features actor Jurnee Smollett across a variety of interior and urban environments. The collection leans into clean architectural framing and warm natural light to create a sophisticated, consistent visual language. Produced by Jasmine Perrier, the feature highlights a series of layered, high-fashion looks captured against both paneled wood interiors and sprawling city skylines. Fashion styling by Ali Kornhauser provides a diverse aesthetic range, moving from structured utility jackets to fluid slip dresses and tailored suiting. Makeup artist Dana Delaney complements the wardrobe choices with polished, understated looks that maintain the focus on Smollett’s poised presence. The editorial utilises a mix of warm tones and monochrome palettes to explore depth and texture within the frame.
Project Grumpy Magazine · David Iacono in conversation with Sean Kaufman
Grumpy Magazine presents a feature profile starring actor David Iacono, captured in a series of editorial portraits. The project spans both outdoor settings and studio environments, utilizing natural light and warm tones to highlight the textured clothing and relaxed styling curated by Kimberly Nguyen. Photographed by Julia Sariy, the visuals focus on an intimate, candid aesthetic, utilizing earthy backdrops and minimalist studio setups. Produced by Jasmine Perrier, the feature highlights a versatile wardrobe ranging from tailored suiting to layered casual wear. The imagery relies on editorial composition and soft lighting techniques to ground the subjects, maintaining a cohesive narrative through consistent warm palettes and patterned accents.
Project Grumpy Magazine · Grumpy Magazine May 2025 Cover
The May 2025 cover of Grumpy Magazine features actor Lewis Pullman in an editorial portrait, captured with a clean, cinematic sensibility. The composition leans into a warm, earthy color palette, using directional lighting to define the subject’s structured attire and posture. Helmed by editor-in-chief Jasmine Perrier, the cover maintains a minimalist aesthetic. The portrait focuses on a composed, serious tone, with soft background gradients emphasizing the vertical format of the publication.
Project Grumpy Magazine · Lewis Pullman in conversation with Monica Barbaro
For Grumpy Magazine, actor Lewis Pullman appears in a series of editorial portraits created alongside a conversation with Monica Barbaro. These images explore a range of moods, moving between high-contrast, low-key lighting and cleaner, natural-light compositions. Key executions include a cinematic use of dramatic shadows and the intentional use of a grid-like construction mesh to create graphic, textured frames. Producer Jasmine Perrier facilitated the production, which features Barbara Guillaume as an associated contributor.
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