Paper Magazine

Feb 2025

Paper Magazine’s "Love Is Trending" project is a sprawling editorial series that explores connection and intimacy through a contemporary lens. Captured by photographer James Emmerman under the editorial guidance of Justin Moran, the portraits lean into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing a stark white seamless backdrop to isolate subjects and place the emphasis firmly on expressive interactions and personal style. Technically consistent across the series, the work employs high-key studio lighting to highlight diverse textures, ranging from sharp leather and structured tailoring to casual denim and knitwear. The project maintains a clean, polished visual identity while shifting between playful, dynamic poses and more quiet, affectionate moments. Featuring models such as Josephine Dupont, the editorial serves as a study in modern styling and human chemistry, oscillating between monochromatic sophistication and saturated, everyday ease.

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