Model wearing a large fur hat and dark coat holding binoculars inside a rustic cabin looking out

A female model in a beige jacket and pink trousers adjusting a camera lens outdoors on a rocky coast with a man assisting.

Model holding a professional Nikon camera with a large telephoto lens outdoors in a natural green woodland setting

Two female models walking through a misty grassy field with birds flying overhead for an American Vogue editorial shoot.

Two models wearing embellished faux fur trapper hats outdoors in a field for American Vogue

Model wearing a large fur hat and navy jacket inside a rustic workshop with a steering wheel and storage boxes.

Two models seated on a yellow fishing boat holding binoculars with water in the background

Three people and a boat captain on a fishing vessel on the water in a black and white editorial photograph

Two models running through a misty green field wearing structured jackets and long skirts, photographed from behind.

American Vogue Birdwatching in Maine 2026

About

For American Vogue, photographer Sebastian Faena explores the Maine coastline in the editorial project Birdwatching in Maine. Under the creative direction of Raúl Martinez, the series blends luxury fashion with an authentic, documentary-inspired aesthetic set against the rugged backdrop of coastal boathouses, fishing vessels, and misty meadows. Fashion editor Max Ortega curates a wardrobe of layered seasonal apparel, featuring structured outerwear and heavily embellished faux-fur headwear that contrasts with the landscape's raw textures. The editorial utilizes analogue film techniques and natural light to capture an atmospheric, grainy look across both color and black-and-white photography. Hair styling by Dre Demry Sanders and makeup by Homa Safar complete the character-driven narrative. The project features models Ana Beatriz Cortes, Betsy Gaghan, and Sunday Rose, who appear throughout the series navigating the rural environment. Visual direction by Paige Viti and casting by Ignacio Murillo support the editorial narrative, which reflects a juxtaposition of high-fashion tailoring and the quiet, fog-laden outdoors.