The Travel Almanac

Nov 2025

For The Travel Almanac, photographer Quentin De Briey captures an intimate study of urban life and fashion in the project 'These Chequered Hills.' Featuring model Amelia Gray, the editorial explores the intersection of high-contrast portraiture and sweeping cityscape vistas, drawing heavily on a nostalgic, analogue aesthetic. With fashion direction by Clare Byrne and styling by Gabrielle Marceca, the imagery navigates between sun-drenched interiors and atmospheric street scenes. Throughout the series, the visual narrative employs a cinematic approach to light and texture. From gritty, monochromatic flash-lit street portraits to warm, golden-hour compositions set against urban skylines, the work utilizes grain and chiaroscuro techniques to establish a raw, reflective tone. Additional contributions include hair styling by Rachel Lee and casting by Bert Martirosyan, grounding the editorial in both personal detail and vast environmental scope.

Editorial, Vertical, Warm

Analogue / film

Editorial