Alex and Maia Shibutani 2026

Description

This portrait features figure skaters Alex and Maia Shibutani in motion, captured by photographer Daria Kobayashi Ritch for HERO USA with fashion styling by Peghah Maleknejad and makeup by Sandy Ganzer. The subjects wear white garments and ice skates, performing a dynamic lift against a dark, nocturnal background. Direct flash lighting creates high-contrast highlights and shadows, accentuating the dramatic movement of the scene.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Action, Gritty

Techniques

Flash

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Advertising Campaign