HERO Magazine

Mar 2026

In a striking editorial feature for HERO Magazine, actor Dominic Sessa steps away from the screen and into the frame for a series of intimate, monochromatic portraits that blur the line between fashion photography and reportage. This series leans into a raw, unfiltered aesthetic, favoring natural light and high-contrast composition to capture the nuance of its subject. With a sophisticated hand from fashion editor and stylist Jermaine Daley, the imagery utilizes the tactile qualities of 35mm film and analogue techniques to evoke a timeless, cinematic quality. The project avoids the polished sterility of standard celebrity profiles, instead finding depth in the quiet, atmospheric moments—whether Sessa is captured leaning against a leaded-glass window or adjusting a tie in a bathroom mirror. The use of low-key and chiaroscuro lighting adds a rhythmic, moody texture to the editorial, transforming domestic interiors and suburban settings into stages for a thoughtful, character-driven narrative. By combining a layered, documentary-style approach with the deliberate styling of structured blazers, leather jackets, and textured fabrics, the magazine creates a visual conversation that feels both grounded and deeply composed. It is an exploration of modern masculinity seen through a lens of classic portraiture, perfectly documenting the persona of a rising star within the media and entertainment landscape.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light, Analogue / film

Magazines, Media & Entertainment