Various Editorials

Apr 2025

This editorial series for Complex magazine features recording artist The Weeknd in a collection of portraits defined by high-contrast studio lighting and experimental post-production. Photographer Holly McCandless-Desmond utilizes low-key lighting and multiple exposure techniques to craft a cinematic atmosphere across the feature. Throughout the imagery, the use of motion blur, glitch effects, and saturated neon gradients creates a distinct visual narrative. The project leans into a moody aesthetic, pairing stylized motion trails with deep, saturated color palettes and intentional chiaroscuro to frame the subject.

Editorial, Vertical

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Editorial