Hube Magazine

Sep 2025

Silent Dreams, an editorial project for Hube Magazine, showcases the surreal and avant-garde lens of photographer Elizaveta Porodina. The series explores the intersection of portraiture and abstraction, employing multi-layered compositions that blur the line between human form and sculptural installation. Throughout the imagery, Porodina leans into a moody, high-contrast aesthetic. By utilizing techniques such as multiple exposure, motion distortion, and fragmented mirror reflections, the work creates an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere. The execution is grounded in a consistent use of low-key chiaroscuro lighting, often set against stark studio backdrops that emphasize intricate textures in hair, lace, and avant-garde textiles. These visuals balance raw, gritty film grain with refined digital post-production. The result is a cohesive editorial narrative that challenges traditional fashion photography conventions through its emphasis on depth, shadow, and sculptural silhouettes.

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Magazines

Black Seamless

Editorial