Atmos Magazine

Apr 2026

Blowin’ in the Wind, a compelling editorial spread for Atmos Magazine, masterfully navigates the intersection of human movement and environmental fragility. Captured with the keen eye of photographer Bex Day, the project functions as a visual meditation on the elements, utilizing the persistent, often chaotic force of wind as a narrative anchor. Through the lens, the editorial leans into a cinematic aesthetic, frequently employing natural light to bathe subjects in the soft, transient glows of twilight and golden hour. The visual vocabulary is defined by intentional, raw textures, where custom-woven nautical rope and flowing, translucent fabrics interact with the landscapes of coastal fields and expansive shorelines. With fashion curation by Juanjose Mouko Nsue, the styling enhances this atmosphere, while the contributions of hair stylist Tommy Taylor and makeup artist Sandra Cooke preserve a sense of organic, unvarnished beauty. From surreal, high-speed freeze imagery capturing an inverted umbrella to the dreamlike quality of 35mm film light leaks, the series is both grounded and ethereal. By framing the models, including Benno Bulang and Edwina Preston, against distant offshore wind turbines, the project subtly invokes a dialogue about energy and our place within a changing climate. This is not merely portraiture but a sophisticated exercise in composition, where every gust of wind and shift in light serves a broader, atmospheric storytelling purpose.

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