Backlit silhouette of a person against a bright golden sunset over the ocean water.

Diptych of a young man wearing a light tank top and trousers, sitting on a rocky hill in warm sunlight and stretching arms overhead.

A shirtless young man leans against a rocky cliff by the sea at sunrise in a menswear editorial titled First Rays.

Low angle shot of a man pulling a sleeveless tank top over his face against a pale open sky.

Diptych of a shirtless man with a dramatic close-up of his face on the left and reclining in striped boxers on a couch on the right.

Shirtless young man standing outdoors at sunset wearing beige trousers against a sky background

Shirtless young man walking outdoors against a pale sky holding a garment

A man pulls a light-colored shirt over his head while standing on a grassy hillside against a pale sky.

Diptych of a man performing a handstand on a pebble beach in black and white and a shirtless man relaxing on coastal rocks at sunset.

A shirtless young man lying on a bed wearing blue and white striped shorts with his arm raised behind his head.

Diptych of a shirtless young man in white jeans posing leaning forward and reclining against a wall on a dark reflective floor.

Shirtless young man with eyes closed resting back on a draped sofa wearing striped boxer shorts.

Shirtless young man in striped boxer shorts reclining on a draped sheet and looking toward the camera.

MMScene FIRST RAYS 2025

About

First Rays is a men's fashion editorial series for MMScene that explores the intersection of coastal landscape and intimate portraiture. Shot by photographer Joey Leo, the project leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing natural light and high-key exposure to sculpt the subject within both rugged outdoor settings and clean studio environments. Throughout the series, the imagery shifts between contemplative profiles and dynamic, athletic movement. The use of cinematic diptychs creates a dialogue between desaturated, atmospheric interiors and the warmth of the golden hour, prioritizing clean lines and soft shadow play to highlight natural form.