Portrait of a woman with sculpted hair and a large floral accent under intense red lighting for Base cast project Tall poppies

Red and white poppy flowers emerging from inside a dark pointed designer slingback shoe against a seamless white background.

Two models posed closely together against a dark red backdrop, each holding a poppy flower in their mouth under vivid red lighting

Dark handbag resting on a pedestal with red poppies emerging from it under deep red lighting

Close-up portrait of a male model bathed in red light, wearing a dark jacket with a single flower tucked into the collar.

Two models bathed in deep red light holding poppies over one eye for Base cast by Milos Mlynarik.

Close-up portrait of a woman with red lighting and sleek wet-look hair wearing drop earrings for Tall poppies by Milos Mlynarik.

Arm painted red holding a bouquet of red and orange poppies wrapped in clear plastic against a white background

Two models photographed under intense red light, one wearing over-ear headphones with a white seamless background

Man wearing a long dark coat illuminated with red light against a bright white background for Base cast project Tall poppies

Portrait of a man in dark clothing bathed in intense red light, holding a small structured handbag with a prominent clasp.

Base cast Tall poppies 2022

About

Base cast's Tall Poppies editorial series explores the interplay between high-fashion accessories and botanical motifs. Photographer Milos Mlynarik utilizes deep monochromatic red lighting and high-contrast chiaroscuro techniques to create a series of portraits and still lifes that lean into a surreal, theatrical aesthetic. Featuring sleek, wet-look grooming and bold, clean lines, the imagery juxtaposes the raw texture of poppies with contemporary luxury goods. The project showcases meticulous art direction through detailed hair styling by Anthony Nader and makeup by Tracy Terashima, while Emma Cotterill provides focused fashion styling throughout the editorial spread.