Black and white portrait of a group of Black men posing together outdoors at night wearing dark matching tracksuits.

Black and white portrait of a woman and musician Cktrl standing closely together in front of an illuminated glass block wall.

Black and white photo of a Black man smoking on a bed beside a woman lying down in front of a window.

A framed portrait on a dimly lit wall positioned above a white electric standing fan with wall sockets visible below.

Black and white portrait of Cktrl wearing a New York Yankees baseball cap and holding a bottle while resting against a pillow.

Monochrome flash photo of a person arching backward in a polka dot mesh outfit surrounded by dancing people in a dark room.

Various Editorials FUNCTION 2025

About

FUNCTION is an editorial project captured by photographer Amber Pinkerton, featuring musician Cktrl alongside various subjects. The series leans into a candid, documentary-style approach, utilizing analogue film and grain to anchor the narrative in a raw, cinematic aesthetic. The imagery captures a range of environments from quiet, sunlit interiors to high-contrast nightlife scenes. Across the set, the work prioritizes intimate portraiture, often employing natural light or direct flash to highlight graphic textures and tonal transitions within a monochrome palette. By weaving together atmospheric vignettes and group compositions, the project functions as a study of personality and environment.