Model Ashley Graham posing in a fitted black plunging dress with hands in her hair against a textured wall.

Ashley Graham winking and posing in a black sheer top against a dark leather couch for Elle Spain

Ashley Graham wearing a sheer black long-sleeve top and posing against a dark surface for Elle Spain

Model Ashley Graham wearing a black one-sleeve dress with gold piping against a seamless white background for Elle Spain.

Ashley Graham laughing and shouting with her hand to her mouth wearing an oversized leopard print coat against a white backdrop.

Ashley Graham in a leopard print high neck bodysuit posing with hands in hair against a seamless studio background in black and white

Close-up beauty portrait of model Ashley Graham with glowing makeup and glossy lips looking at camera against a muted studio backdrop.

Model Ashley Graham wearing a brown faux fur coat and black top against a dark studio backdrop.

Black and white studio portrait of Ashley Graham smiling in a black slip dress and oversized black leather jacket.

Model Ashley Graham seated in a strapless black bodysuit and faux fur collared jacket with head tilted back against a pale wall.

Black and white close-up portrait of model Ashley Graham framed by her arms dressed in black long sleeves.

Ashley Graham smiling in a black slip dress and an oversized black leather jacket against a grey studio backdrop.

Model Ashley Graham reclining upside down on a black leather sofa wearing a sheer black top, leggings, and high heels.

Ashley Graham wearing a leopard print top resting her chin on her crossed arms against a white background.

Elle Spain Ashley Graham 2026

About

Captured with an acute sense of poise and vitality, this editorial portrait series for Elle Spain showcases Ashley Graham in a masterclass of stylistic versatility. Through the lens of photographer JuanKr, the project navigates a sophisticated spectrum of moods, oscillating between the sharp, cinematic intensity of chiaroscuro lighting and the clean, airy transparency of high-key photography. Working closely with fashion editor and stylist Sylvia Montoliu, the creative team curates a wardrobe defined by high-contrast textures—juxtaposing structural leather, delicate lace, and tactile faux fur against the minimalist backdrop of the studio. This deliberate tension between the raw materiality of the garments and the softness of natural light creates an aesthetic that feels both timeless and deeply contemporary. The execution relies on a refined technical balance, utilizing both precise studio strobe setups and diffused natural light to highlight the nuances of Graham’s expressions, which range from candid, joyful laughter to a grounded, direct-gaze confidence. Supported by the deliberate hair styling of Fernando Torrent and the polished artistry of makeup artist Kley Kafe, the images achieve a cohesive editorial minimalism. Retoucher Elena Misjuk further elevates the work, ensuring that each frame retains a pristine, intentional clarity that cements this project as a standout exploration of high-fashion portraiture.