Various Editorials

Jun 2025

The Observer, a multi-faceted editorial series for Lumen magazine, examines the intersections of urban architecture and contemporary personal style. Through a monochromatic lens, the project places figures within the stark geometries and bustling transit veins of the city, utilizing high-contrast lighting and analogue film textures to bridge the gap between street-level documentary and high-fashion portraiture. Photographer Simran Kaur and fashion editor Sayuri Bloom execute a visual study that leans into the interplay of shadow and structure. By pairing dark, heavy textures like structured leather and capes with contrasting accessories, the imagery emphasizes form against the rigid backdrop of skyscrapers, scaffolding, and subway infrastructure. The series maintains a consistent mood, using natural light and occasional gritty, low-key lighting to highlight the rhythmic patterns of the modern environment.

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Street

Editorial