LA Times: Ethan Hawke and Robert Kaplow on ‘Bl ...

Feb 2026

For a recent editorial feature in the LA Times, photographer David Urbanke captures actor Ethan Hawke and author Robert Kaplow in an intimate series of portraits. The imagery leans into a moody aesthetic, utilizing low-key, directional lighting to highlight the rich textures of the interior setting and the subjects' candid expressions. With fashion styling by Michael Fisher, the portraits channel a nostalgic atmosphere through a warm color palette. The series features editorial techniques such as natural light and chiaroscuro, grounding the subjects within wood-paneled spaces and billiard rooms to create a contemplative and grounded visual narrative.

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