Magazine Antidote

Jun 2026

For the twenty-ninth installment of Magazine Antidote, the publication leans into a stark interplay between high-fashion glamour and industrial coldness. Featuring the French actress and singer Adele Castillon as the cover star, this editorial portrait session masterfully balances luxury aesthetics with a raw, utility-driven backdrop. Captured by the multi-hyphenate creative director and photographer Yann Weber, the composition centers on Castillon perched upon a silver metal rigging structure, a deliberate juxtaposition against her sparkling sequin mini dress. The visual narrative is sharpened by a precise use of studio strobe lighting, which emphasizes the clean lines of the metallic truss elements and highlights the intricate detailing of the subject’s logo-patterned tights. This editorial work is further defined by a meticulous approach to beauty, with bold winged eyeliner executed by makeup artist Lloyd Simmonds and windswept, effortless hair styling by Massa YAHIRO. By blending these polished elements with the deliberate grit of the industrial setting, the project delivers a compelling, live-action technique that elevates standard magazine portraiture. Yann Weber’s dual role as both photographer and stylist allows for a cohesive creative vision that feels both intentional and provocative. Ultimately, this spring-summer cover stands as a hallmark of modern media design, proving that even within a traditional studio environment, high-concept fashion photography can successfully push boundaries through smart, layered visual storytelling and expert technical execution.

Editorial, Vertical, Commercial

Studio strobe, Live-action Technique

Magazines, Media & Entertainment