CARTOLA MAGAZINE
JUST DESSERTS
Aug 2025
Just Desserts is a photography editorial for Cartola Magazine that focuses on the study of the male form. Photographed by Joey Leo, the series utilizes directional low-key chiaroscuro lighting to emphasize anatomical contours and muscle definition. The project shifts between high-contrast monochrome portraits and selective color shots, maintaining a focus on texture and form through a minimalist studio approach. Techniques including dramatic side lighting and macro-style framing create a tactile, sculptural aesthetic. By prioritizing shadow and line over context, the editorial maintains a clean and intentional visual language across both vertical and horizontal compositions.
Editorial, Monochrome, Moody, Vertical
Low-key / chiaroscuro
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Editorial
