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This week's top LA Times projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project LA Times · Dakota Fanning
In this evocative portrait series for the LA Times, photographer David Urbanke masterfully captures the versatile range of actress Dakota Fanning, leaning into a refined aesthetic that bridges the gap between commercial polish and intimate editorial storytelling. The project serves as a compelling exploration of character, utilizing soft, natural light and beauty light to emphasize texture and mood across a variety of settings. Through a series of medium shots and close-ups, the creative team—supported by the discerning eye of fashion stylist Samantha McMillen—crafts a cohesive visual narrative defined by its minimalist composition and clean, muted backdrops. The editorial work relies on subtle details, such as delicate pearl fringe and intricate floral embroidery, to elevate the subject's presence while maintaining a sense of effortless spontaneity. Hair stylist DJ Quintero and makeup artist Misha Shahzada contribute to the project's signature look, ensuring Fanning’s blonde hair and features remain the focal point through polished, soft styling that complements the neutral, warm-toned color palettes. By eschewing over-production in favor of soft light and deliberate framing, this portfolio demonstrates how strategic creative direction can transform a routine media feature into a timeless piece of entertainment photography. The result is a series that feels both candid and highly curated, perfectly aligning with the editorial standards of premium digital media platforms.
Project LA Times · Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri r ...
In a sophisticated editorial showcase for the LA Times, photographer David Urbanke masterfully captures the kinetic energy and understated chemistry between actors Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri. The campaign leans into a refined, minimalist aesthetic, utilizing a restrained palette of muted browns and earth tones to ground the subjects in a series of intimate, studio-based compositions. Through the expert lens of Urbanke, the project oscillates between crisp, controlled portraiture and candid, unguarded moments of connection. The styling, curated with precision by Danielle Goldberg and Jamie Mizrahi, highlights a tactile interplay of textures, from the sharp, crisp white shirting favored by White to the vibrant, patterned knitwear donned by Edebiri. These images, expertly employing a mix of soft natural light and precise studio strobe techniques, eschew high-concept artifice in favor of a clean, editorial minimalism that foregrounds the raw magnetism of the talent. Whether positioned in a formal side-by-side stance or a spontaneous, laughing exchange, the subjects command the frame with a focused, cinematic intensity. This collaboration represents a masterful exercise in portrait photography, successfully translating the complex, layered persona of contemporary Hollywood talent into a cohesive visual narrative that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in the current cultural zeitgeist.
Project LA Times · Nicolas Cage and Lamorne Morris on ' ...
In this striking editorial feature for the LA Times, photographer David Urbanke crafts a visual narrative that bridges the gap between classic cinematic intensity and modern digital media aesthetic. The project centers on a series of intimate portraits featuring actors Nicolas Cage and Lamorne Morris, successfully distilling their dynamic presence into a cohesive, high-contrast visual story. By utilizing a saturated deep red background across the entire series, Urbanke establishes a distinct, moody foundation that forces the viewer to engage directly with the subjects. The execution leans heavily into low-key / chiaroscuro lighting, a technique that beautifully contours facial features and emphasizes the sharp, sophisticated tailoring of the subjects' formal wear. Through these studio strobe setups, the project captures both the gravitas of Nicolas Cage and the poised, professional demeanor of Lamorne Morris, resulting in a series that feels both timeless and urgent. The imagery avoids the typical tropes of press junket photography, opting instead for a deliberate, cinematic approach that highlights the texture of the garments and the quiet intensity of the actors' gazes. Ultimately, this editorial portfolio stands as a masterclass in controlled studio photography, proving how a limited, monochromatic color palette can be leveraged to create a bold, professional statement within the high-stakes world of entertainment media.
Project LA Times · Ethan Hawke and Robert Kaplow on ‘Bl ...
For a recent editorial feature in the LA Times, photographer David Urbanke captures actor Ethan Hawke and author Robert Kaplow in an intimate series of portraits. The imagery leans into a moody aesthetic, utilizing low-key, directional lighting to highlight the rich textures of the interior setting and the subjects' candid expressions. With fashion styling by Michael Fisher, the portraits channel a nostalgic atmosphere through a warm color palette. The series features editorial techniques such as natural light and chiaroscuro, grounding the subjects within wood-paneled spaces and billiard rooms to create a contemplative and grounded visual narrative.
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