Interview Magazine

Aug 2026

In this evocative series for Interview Magazine titled Role Model, photographer Lindsay Ellary masterfully captures the intersection of youth culture and quiet, introspective stillness. By stripping back the artifice often associated with editorial portraits, the project leans into a refined lifestyle aesthetic that prioritizes authentic character over polished spectacle. The subject, the performer known as Role Model, is presented through a sequence of frames that balance raw, street-style energy with a softer, almost cinematic vulnerability. Stylist Karolyn Pho facilitates this narrative transition, outfitting the artist in textures ranging from robust, cropped leather jackets to relaxed, high-waisted tailoring that suggests a timeless, effortless cool. The execution relies heavily on natural light and live-action technique, utilizing dappled shadows and high-speed freeze shots to animate otherwise static poses. Whether he is found casually gripping a wooden baseball bat or caught in the ephemeral spray of a garden hose, the imagery remains anchored by the meticulous grooming of Barbara Guillaume, which highlights the subject's textured hair and candid demeanor. Ultimately, the work functions as a nuanced study of modern masculinity, where the boundary between the public icon and the private individual blurs. Through deliberate composition and a mastery of environmental light, the shoot transcends its magazine context to offer a compelling, intimate meditation on celebrity in the contemporary era.

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Natural light

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