Description

This striking editorial portrait for Harper's Bazaar Taiwan features male model Noah Herbst holding a live dark scorpion across the lower half of his face. Photographed by Troy Wang with styling by Joey Lin, hair by Sofien Semmache, makeup by Jindian Yang, and set design by Frederick Asseo, the composition focuses on the dramatic interaction between the model and the exotic prop. The subject wears a patterned textured shirt, a silver ring, and a black wrist watch. His dark hair features white highlights or styling gel streaks at the crown. The lighting is soft and directional against a neutral grey studio background, creating an intense, moody aesthetic.