Entertainment Weekly The Vampire Lestat by Taiye Godbody 2026

Description

This vertical portrait features a Black man with short dark hair, captured in profile with a serious expression. The lighting is dramatic and moody, utilizing high-contrast blue and red illumination across the subject against a dark ground. The collar of a white shirt is visible at the bottom of the frame. The Entertainment Weekly logo is subtly placed in the lower right corner. The portrait was created for The Vampire Lestat project by Taiye Godbody, with styling by Dolly Pratt alongside credits for Jessica Ortiz and Melissa DeZarate.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Commercial, Moody

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Context

Editorial