InStyle U.S.

Aug 2026

InStyle U.S. presents 'The Breakthrough List,' a portfolio feature spotlighting emerging performers across the entertainment industry. Photographer Celeste Sloman captures the series through a collection of editorial portraits, utilizing a consistent palette of warm, cream-toned seamless backdrops to anchor the subjects. The imagery leans into a minimalist aesthetic, employing soft light to maintain a clean and refined visual focus. With hair styling by Barbara Guillaume and Blake Erik, and makeup by Jo Baker, the portraits highlight the individuals through direct, candid posing. Christine Nelli also contributes to the production, which features actors including Iris Apatow and comedian Stavros Halkias.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Soft Light

Magazines

White Seamless

Editorial