Elle France

Jul 2026

For their vibrant summer spread titled On Reste Cool, Elle France leans into the quintessential ease of coastal living through a series of high-fashion beauty and lifestyle photographs. Shot by photographer Baard Lunde, the project captures the ephemeral warmth of the season, utilizing natural light to highlight an authentic, unpolished aesthetic. The editorial work relies on a blend of intimate portraiture and expansive beach scenes, where the focus remains sharp on raw skin textures, visible freckles, and a sense of movement. Fashion editor and stylist Elissa Castelbou curates an eclectic, sun-drenched wardrobe that ranges from feathered silhouettes to metallic velvet and shell-adorned tops, injecting a playful energy into the layout. Complementing this, makeup artist Aurelia Liansberg employs a bold palette of magenta, electric blue, and soft pinks that pop against the sun-kissed complexions of the subjects. The series masterfully balances high-contrast editorial minimalism with the kinetic joy of summer, incorporating techniques like macro lens work to celebrate detail and high-speed photography to freeze spontaneous moments of motion. By seamlessly integrating text overlays with candid, lifestyle-infused imagery, the project successfully channels a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere that defines the modern Elle France aesthetic. Every frame resonates with the texture of salt, sand, and light, solidifying its place as a definitive study in vibrant, sun-soaked editorial photography.

Editorial, Lifestyle

Natural light