Elle India
Lakshmi Menon, Ahead Of Her Time by Tenzing Dakpa
Mar 2025
Captured for Elle India, 'Ahead Of Her Time' is a fashion editorial series photographed by Tenzing Dakpa. The project highlights model Lakshmi Menon within a collection of diverse, character-rich environments, ranging from rustic workshops and textured architectural corridors to outdoor garden settings. The series leans into a tactile, candid aesthetic that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow. The imagery utilizes natural light and analogue film techniques to build a warm, authentic atmosphere. Makeup artist Mitesh Rajani provides a clean, understated beauty direction that complements the varied sartorial choices, moving from vibrant, structured mini dresses to layered, textured knitwear and denim. The overall aesthetic is marked by grainy, atmospheric compositions that ground the subjects within their surroundings.
Editorial, Vertical, Warm
Natural light
Luxury Fashion Houses
Editorial
