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Portrait of a man with dramatic eye makeup wearing a dark jacket and white shirt against a plain light wall.

Black and white portrait of a person in a white button-down shirt posing with hand raised to forehead.

Model in dark suit jacket with motion blur holding clothing against a plain background for Visual Tales

Model with dark hair and dramatic eye makeup wearing a black jacket and white shirt against a plain grey backdrop.

Model in a distressed black blazer posing with hand raised to forehead against a plain background

Monochrome portrait of a person wearing a white collared shirt, posing with hands near their face against a plain light background

Monochrome fashion editorial image of a man in a dark suit jacket and trousers moving with motion blur against a plain backdrop.

Monochrome portrait of a young male model wearing a dark patchwork suit jacket and white collared shirt against a seamless background.

Close-up portrait of a man with dramatic dark eye makeup wearing a black blazer and white shirt, with motion blur on his hand.

Man with dramatic dark eye makeup pushing his cheek inward with his fingers, wearing a dark jacket against a plain wall.

Monochrome portrait of a male model in a white button-down shirt and dark trousers against a plain background.

Model standing in dark trousers, white shirt, and jacket against a plain wall and wood floor in a black and white editorial photo.

Monochrome portrait of a model in a light button-down shirt and dark trousers against a seamless white background

Monochrome fashion editorial image featuring a model walking in a dark tailored suit and boots against a plain wall and wooden floor.

Man adjusting his suit cuff wearing silver rings and dramatic eye makeup against a white background

Visual Tales Magazine Visual Tales presents Hikari No Yami by Jakarie Whitaker 2025

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Visual Tales presents Hikari No Yami, an expansive fashion editorial captured by Jakarie Whitaker for Visual Tales Magazine. The series leans into a moody, avant-garde aesthetic, defined by high-contrast monochrome palettes and the evocative use of analogue film techniques. Through a series of studio-based portraits, the work explores dynamic movement and sharp tailoring, utilizing long exposures and motion blur to disrupt the stillness of the frame. The editorial, featuring creative direction from John Tan and Blair Jaffer, centers on detailed garment textures and dramatic styling. The imagery is anchored by stark, directional eye makeup and layered, distressed suiting, creating a cohesive visual language that prioritizes form and shadow. This project serves as an atmospheric study in contemporary menswear editorial photography.