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This week's top Time Magazine projects, carefully handpicked by Visie's expert curators, showcase the best in style and innovation.
Project Time Magazine · Time Magazine 05/11/2026 Covers
For their latest edition focusing on the most influential companies, Time Magazine leans into a sharp, minimalist aesthetic that feels both timely and timeless. The cover features a striking portrait of Hailey Bieber, capturing an intimate yet authoritative moment through a clean, editorial lens. Photographer Kanya Iwana utilizes precise studio strobe lighting to emphasize the natural texture of the skin and the sculptural, high-gloss sheen of the purple anthurium flower held near the subject's face. This composition is anchored by the brand's iconic red border, creating a visual tension between the stark white background and the subject’s neutral, composed expression. Working closely with fashion editor and stylist Dani Michelle, the production prioritizes a refined simplicity that allows the subject to command the space without unnecessary artifice. By stripping away complex environments in favor of a portrait-focused approach, the imagery communicates a sense of quiet power that aligns perfectly with the magazine’s editorial mission to document the leaders shaping the global business landscape. Every element, from the deliberate posture to the thoughtful styling of the garment, serves to reinforce the high-stakes narrative contained within the issue. This project serves as a masterclass in how subtle, intentional creative choices can elevate standard corporate journalism into a compelling piece of visual storytelling, demonstrating the continued cultural relevance of the classic print magazine cover in a digitally saturated media environment.
Project Time Magazine · Coco
Time Magazine features professional tennis player Coco Gauff in a series of editorial portraits. Photographed by Daphne Nguyen, the collection captures the athlete in a variety of athletic sportswear against bold, textured blue backdrops. The project leans into a clean, editorial aesthetic, utilizing natural light to highlight the subject's posture and movement. The composition features structured, high-contrast framing that incorporates both athletic performance attire and personal style elements.
Project Time Magazine · Time Magazine 09/07/2026 Cover by Mo ...
Capturing the intensity and poise of a modern icon, this Time Magazine cover featuring Aryna Sabalenka marks a definitive moment in sports media. The portrait leans into a crisp, editorial aesthetic that balances the raw power of professional tennis with the refined allure of high-end portraiture. By utilizing natural light to frame Sabalenka against a brilliant blue sky, the visual narrative creates a striking contrast that feels both intimate and grand. Fashion editor and stylist Micaela Erlanger anchors the look with a sophisticated diamond-encrusted collar necklace, elevating the athlete’s athletic tank top into a realm of luxury style. This commercial composition, marked by its sharp vertical orientation and soft light, serves as a masterclass in celebrity editorial photography, effectively translating the headline Tour de Force into a tangible visual experience. The collaboration is further polished by the meticulous work of hair stylist Keshia Tabaran and makeup artist Bo S, whose contributions ensure that every detail—from the bright yellow tennis ball held in the foreground to the sparkling ring on Sabalenka’s finger—functions as a cohesive, high-impact image. Ultimately, the project transcends simple sports photography by framing the athlete not just as a competitor, but as a central figure in contemporary culture, perfectly suited for the legacy of such an iconic magazine cover.
Project Time Magazine · Zoe Saldaña Doesn’t Take Any of This ...
In a striking editorial collaboration for Time Magazine, photographer Mark Seliger captures the multifaceted screen presence of actor Zoe Saldaña through a masterclass in visual storytelling. This portrait series moves beyond the standard celebrity feature, leaning into an ethereal, minimalist aesthetic that prioritizes form, silhouette, and subtle introspection. Utilizing a blend of studio strobe and soft natural light, the campaign crafts two distinct visual identities: the first is an exercise in high-contrast elegance, where Saldaña is framed in a monochromatic study that emphasizes the clean lines of her silhouette against a stark neutral background. The second image shifts toward a more cinematic, dreamlike quality, featuring the subject draped in diaphanous white textures reflected on a polished, mirror-like surface. The project is elevated by the careful attention to detail from makeup artist Vera Steimberg, whose work grounds the ethereal lighting in a tangible, polished reality. By stripping away complex art direction in favor of intentional, quiet staging, the photography centers on Saldaña as a commanding, singular presence. These portraits exemplify the power of editorial portraiture to reveal depth through simplicity, using reflection and soft gradient backdrops to create an atmosphere that feels both timeless and deeply personal. It is a sophisticated exploration of identity, perfectly suited for the prestige of its publishing platform.
Project Time Magazine · Photography Poyenchen
Time Magazine commissioned photographer Poyenchen to capture this editorial series, which utilizes dramatic studio lighting and a top-down perspective to explore seasonal textures. The work plays with contrast, layering dark textiles against yellow autumn leaves and vibrant pink orchids. Fashion editor Jacquie Trevizo brings a sharp aesthetic to the shoot, complemented by hair styling from Mark Alan Esparza and makeup artistry by Kevin Cheah. The project relies on a clean, moody visual language to frame its subjects.
Project Time Magazine · Time Magazine 12/29/2025 Cover
Time Magazine features Leonardo DiCaprio for its December 29, 2025 cover, commemorating his designation as Entertainer of the Year. Photographed by Geordie Wood, the image leans into an editorial aesthetic defined by a stark monochrome palette and soft, directional lighting. The portrait utilizes an analogue film approach, emphasizing texture and natural lines through a clean, vertical composition. Set design by Whitney Hellesen complements the subject’s expression within the classic red-bordered frame.
Project Time Magazine · Time Magazine 10/27/2025 Cover
Time Magazine features the cast of Stranger Things for its October 27, 2025 issue, captured in an editorial portrait session by photographer Michal Pudelka. The composition places the ensemble cast within a structural window frame, utilizing a high-contrast palette of saturated reds against a clear blue sky. Fashion direction for the feature was led by Milena Zuravljova, with styling support provided by Fabio Immediato, Katie Qian, Ryan Young, and Seppe Tirabassi. The project leans into a surreal aesthetic, incorporating clean framing and subtle VFX elements to frame the subjects for this media industry cover.
Project Time Magazine · Time Magazine 100 2025 Covers
Time Magazine marks its 100 2025 release with a series of cover portraits that define its editorial photography aesthetic. The project features prominent digital creator Kai Cenat captured against a neutral grey backdrop, framed within the established visual language of the publication. The series leans into a clean, minimalist approach, utilizing soft, even lighting to focus on the subject. Photographed by AB & DM and Pari Dukovic, the imagery supports the issue's focus on influential digital voices, integrating bold typography to ground the editorial design.
Project Time Magazine · Kai Cenat for Time 100
Time Magazine features content creator Kai Cenat in this portrait for the Time 100 series. Photographed by AB & DM, the editorial work utilizes a minimalist studio approach to focus on the subject and his attire. The imagery employs natural light and a clean composition, set against a neutral grey backdrop. The production leans into a contemporary aesthetic, highlighting the textured details of the subject's quilted camouflage jacket and knit beanie.
Project Time Magazine · Time Magazine 02/24/2025 Cover
Time Magazine features actor Colman Domingo on the cover of its February 24, 2025 issue. This editorial portrait, captured by photographer Campbell Addy, utilizes a stark monochrome palette paired with the publication's signature red border frame. The project channels a cinematic visual language through the use of high-contrast lighting and textured composition. The shoot features fashion styling by Ola Ebiti, with set design by Ibby Njoya. The vertical format serves as the primary visual asset for the magazine's current feature.
Project Time Magazine · Time Magazine Women Of The Year 2025 Covers
Time Magazine marks its annual Women of the Year celebration with a series of editorial portraits featuring actor Nicole Kidman alongside athletes A'ja Wilson and Jordan Chiles. Photographed by Djeneba Aduayom and Petra Collins, the series leans into clean, natural light to highlight the subjects. Fashion editor and stylist Stella Greenspan oversees the aesthetic direction, with hair styling by Italo Gregorio and makeup artistry by Gucci Westman. The campaign retains the publication's signature red border and bold typography, grounding the imagery in the classic editorial format.
Project Time Magazine · Lewis Hamilton - TIME Magazine March 2025 Cover
For the March 2025 cover of TIME Magazine, athlete Lewis Hamilton is featured in a striking editorial portrait captured by photographer duo Scandebergs. The composition centers on Hamilton in a double-breasted suit, set against a dark backdrop anchored by the silhouette of a rearing black horse. Executed with a mood-driven aesthetic, the project leans into dramatic studio lighting and a distinct monochrome palette. The visual presentation is rounded out by fashion styling from Eric McNeal and set design by Thomas Bird, framing the subject within the publication's signature red border and bold masthead typography.
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