Description

This striking monochrome editorial photograph for the Acne Paper project Aureus captures a model reclining against weathered stone ruins under harsh, directional sunlight. Strong shadows cast dramatic banding across the subject's face, highlighting sharp facial contours and dark curly hair. One arm is raised dynamically toward the camera, with the open palm filtering the intense light overhead. In the background, ancient stone columns and rugged masonry rise against a clear, pale sky. Photographed by Julien Martinez Leclerc with creative direction by Thomas Persson and styling by Katie Burnett, the high-contrast composition emphasizes raw textures and classic architectural forms.