Vogue Latin America

May 2026

Vogue Latin America captures the magnetic presence of musician Nicki Nicole in a sprawling editorial feature that artfully oscillates between high-end fashion and intimate lifestyle storytelling. Under the direction of head of editorial content Karla Martinez de Salas, the project leans into a narrative of organic fluidity, documenting the artist across a series of evocative, natural light portraits. Photographer Lucas Ricci masterfully balances these two worlds; he shifts seamlessly from stark, minimalist studio frames against clean white walls to lush, dreamlike environments saturated with tropical foliage. The imagery makes deliberate use of editorial minimalism, allowing the subject’s personal style and distinct tattoos to serve as the focal point. One moment, the composition reads as an elevated fashion study, with the subject reclining on vintage furniture in delicate embroidery; the next, it captures a candid, joyful laugh that emphasizes a more human, accessible quality. The technical execution relies on soft, consistent illumination and deliberate, dreamlike textures that imbue the final collection with a sense of warmth. By weaving together vibrant architectural backdrops and botanical elements, the series creates a cohesive, high-end magazine feature that highlights both the artist’s individual persona and the sophisticated, layered aesthetic characteristic of modern luxury media. Every frame reflects a meticulous approach to portraiture that celebrates the intersection of music culture and contemporary style with effortless grace.

Editorial, Portrait

Natural light

Magazines, Media & Entertainment