Puss Puss Magazine

Apr 2026

In the latest editorial spread for Puss Puss Magazine titled So Blue, photographer Maya Skelton orchestrates a masterclass in chromatic restraint and focused visual storytelling. The project leans into the power of monochromatic palettes, using variations of cerulean and sapphire to anchor a series of striking portrait images. By pairing bold, graphic eyeliner and shimmering metallic eyeshadow with the clean, tactile textures of denim and leather, the imagery strikes a delicate balance between high-concept artifice and organic portraiture. The series feels deeply rooted in a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing high-key lighting and featureless off-white backdrops to strip away environmental noise, ensuring the subject's gaze remains the focal point of every frame. Through the precise makeup artistry of Anna Payne and the structural hair styling of Roku Roppongi, the portraits adopt an editorial polish that feels both contemporary and timeless. The use of natural light preserves the subtle nuances of skin texture, providing an intimate counterpoint to the vibrant, high-pigment accents. Whether capturing a sharp pixie cut or wind-blown, dark tresses, the work exemplifies a disciplined approach to fashion photography where color acts as a narrative device. By prioritizing negative space and sharp, crisp focus, So Blue succeeds as a refined study of identity, color theory, and the enduring appeal of the modern close-up portrait.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light