Black and white close-up portrait of model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing a sequined headpiece for FRAME magazine.

Monochrome portrait of model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing a sequin-embellished black blazer against a studio backdrop.

Close-up black and white portrait of model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing a voluminous black feather collar against a dark studio backdrop.

Black and white editorial photo collage featuring model Mirthe Dijkstra in various poses and dark attire

Model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing a bow-embellished collared shirt, black skirt, tights, and heels in a black and white studio portrait.

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing a dark hooded jacket against a solid grey background

Model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing black rectangular eyeglasses and a feathered black blouse against a neutral studio backdrop.

Monochrome portrait of a woman wearing an oversized textured fur hat and a black plunge halter dress in a studio setting.

Model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing a white shirt embellished with black bows and a dark wrap skirt against a smooth grey studio backdrop.

Model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing a structured black coat, sheer tights, and pointed black heels in a monochrome studio portrait.

Mirthe Dijkstra laughing in a black tailored blazer and wide neck choker against a grey studio backdrop.

Close-up portrait of a woman with wet hair wearing a textured leather jacket pulled up over her head, shot in monochrome.

Mirthe Dijkstra poses in a black blazer with feather cuffs in a monochrome fashion portrait against a studio backdrop.

Model Mirthe Dijkstra posing in a structured black coat, sheer black tights, and pointed-toe heels against a grey studio backdrop.

Monochrome studio portrait of model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing a structured black overcoat against a smooth grey background.

Monochrome portrait of model Mirthe Dijkstra wearing thick black eyeglasses and a feather-trimmed black top.

Model seated on a chair wearing a black blazer and trousers against a textured grey background

Model Mirthe Dijkstra posing in black tights, high-waisted briefs, and heels against a dark studio backdrop in black and white.

Mirthe Dijkstra poses in a black cropped fringe blazer, sheer tights, and pointed black heels against a grey studio backdrop.

Test Shoot Holiday Issue 2025

About

Holiday Issue is a high-fashion editorial test shoot that leans into minimalist aesthetics and dramatic monochrome styling. Photographer Alex Salinas captures model Mirthe Dijkstra in a series of studio-based portraits that explore texture, structure, and graphic contrast. The project utilises soft studio lighting and low-key chiaroscuro techniques to accentuate the intricate details of the garments, from feather-trimmed collars and sequined blazers to avant-garde structured coats. By focusing on sharp tailoring and clean, neutral grey backdrops, the execution maintains a cohesive visual language across both static portraits and candid moments. The series serves as a study in form, pairing sleek wet-look hair and bold beauty choices with elevated, high-contrast fashion silhouettes.