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Person holding up a large red patterned shawl with fringe against an overcast misty field background

Woman wearing a red headscarf and dark skirt standing in a snowy field with bare trees in heavy fog

A person wearing a red patterned headscarf and dark skirt walks across a misty, sparse field under an overcast sky.

Woman wearing a bright red patterned headscarf and black skirt walking across a misty, snow-dusted field.

Woman wearing a bright red patterned headscarf and dark dress outdoors in a snowy landscape with mountains.

Figure in a red patterned headscarf and dark skirt running across a snowy field toward a bare tree in fog.

Model wearing a red headscarf and dark skirt standing in a snowy field with bare trees under a foggy sky.

Various Editorials Between Razlog and Bansko for Everyt ... 2026

About

Set against the stark, desolate plains between Razlog and Bansko, this editorial series captures a hauntingly beautiful intersection of traditional heritage and contemporary visual storytelling. Through the lens of photographer and art director Pirina Dzhupanova, who also serves as the project's sole subject, the work channels a profound sense of isolation and ethereal stillness. The imagery leans into a cinematic aesthetic, utilizing the heavy, natural light of an overcast winter day to ground the subject within the muted, desaturated landscape. A recurring motif—a vibrant red floral shawl with ornate fringe—serves as the collection's primary anchor, providing a sharp, saturated contrast against the patchy snow and dense, grey mist of the rural Bulgarian countryside. Dzhupanova’s composition is deliberate and contemplative, often framing the figure within vast, open fields to emphasize the relationship between the human form and the raw, wintry environment. By focusing on the interplay between the intricate, traditional textile patterns and the minimalist, dark garments, the series reads as a modern meditation on folklore and identity. This lifestyle project successfully marries a documentary approach with stylized editorial portraiture, resulting in a cohesive narrative that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant in its exploration of texture, color, and cold-weather atmosphere.