Schön Magazine

Oct 2025

Contours of a moving self is an expansive editorial fashion series produced for Schön Magazine, showcasing a diverse range of subjects through a lens of raw, evocative beauty. Photographer Gustavo Chams utilizes a controlled studio environment to explore themes of identity and movement, relying on stark color contrasts and intentional lighting to define facial structure. The project leans into a distinctive editorial aesthetic characterized by saturated palettes, graphic makeup applications, and deliberate film grain. By alternating between high-key pastel backdrops and low-key chiaroscuro lighting, the series highlights tactile textures—from freckled skin and glossy lips to voluminous furs and metallic jewelry—resulting in a body of work that feels both modern and steeped in a retro, nostalgic sensibility.

Editorial