The Plant Magazine
Julie Hoomans shot by B&S
Apr 2026
In this evocative series for The Plant Magazine, photographers Anuschka Blommers and Niels Schumm explore the intersection of fashion and botanical art through a distinctively graphic lens. Featuring model Julie Hoomans, the project serves as a masterclass in editorial portraiture, utilizing a sharp visual language that juxtaposes structured luxury fashion against natural elements and large-scale landscape prints. The aesthetic leans into a surreal interplay of textures, where the artificial and organic collide to create a compelling, layered narrative. Under the expert eye of stylist Danielle van Camp, Hoomans is draped in eclectic ensembles that feel both contemporary and timeless. The production benefits immensely from the meticulous hair styling by Hester Wernert and nuanced makeup by Kathinka Gernant, which together anchor the subject's voluminous, textured curls and direct, arresting gaze. Throughout the shoot, the team employs a mix of natural light and studio strobe techniques, occasionally incorporating the raw, tactile quality of analogue 35mm film to heighten the visual impact. The resulting portraits transcend traditional fashion photography, functioning instead as conceptual studies that examine human presence within carefully curated environments. By blending minimalist composition with a high-key aesthetic, the collaboration produces a series that is as intellectually rigorous as it is visually arresting, solidifying its place as a definitive example of modern editorial excellence.
Editorial, Portrait
Natural light, Natural light
Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion
