Essence Magazine The Chi Takes One Final Bow 2026

Description

Photographed by Lelanie Foster for Essence Magazine's feature 'The Chi Takes One Final Bow', two men are positioned vertically between floor-to-ceiling pleated cream drapes. The lower subject stands dressed in a minimalist, structured grey short-sleeve tunic and matching trousers, facing the camera with a steady expression. Above him, a second subject emerges through the split fabric wearing a dark brown long-sleeved shirt. Styled by Newheart Ohanian with hair styling by Takisha Sturdivant-Drew, the composition utilizes soft studio light and vertical curtain folds to create a sculptural, layered framing.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean, Minimalist

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Civic Building, Fabric Texture

Context

Editorial