A cracked white ceramic vase stands centrally illuminated against a dark background in low-key studio lighting.

Close-up portrait of a woman's face highlighting detailed skin texture, freckles, and striking flush of pink blush across her cheek.

Model with long brown hair wearing a cream double-breasted coat against a plain light background for Vogue Portugal.

Portrait of a woman wearing a pink ruffled high neck top against a neutral grey studio background

Portrait of a woman wearing a white feather collar against a dark background for Vogue Portugal

Extreme close-up macro view of lips wearing deep red lipstick with visible teeth

Close-up portrait of a woman biting her lip with detailed skin texture and freckles for Vogue Portugal

Close-up portrait of a woman with a single tear rolling down her cheek for Vogue Portugal editorial

Bitten dark apple with a visible stem resting against a neutral textured light grey background

Arrangement of dark red rose petals laid out in rows on a pale neutral background

Folded white paper napkin with red lipstick kiss mark and handwritten phone number on dark background

Single white tulip stem standing upright against a dark burgundy draped background and light surface.

Vogue Portugal Kiss Me 2026

About

Vogue Portugal presents Kiss Me, a masterclass in editorial minimalism that captures the tension between raw human vulnerability and curated, high-fashion artifice. Through a series of intimate, tightly framed images, photographer Ekin Can Bayrakdar explores the geography of the face and the resonance of symbolic objects. The project leans heavily into a refined editorial aesthetic, utilizing macro portrait techniques and low-key chiaroscuro lighting to elevate simple subjects—like a single cracked vase or a lipstick-stained napkin—into compelling visual narratives. The styling, curated by Sophie Van Der Welle, acts as a tactile counterpoint to the imagery, with models such as Emily Bennett portrayed in voluminous high-neck garments and delicate ostrich feathers that emphasize texture and form. The collaboration is further grounded by the precise set design of Olivia Giles, which utilizes deep, monochromatic backdrops to create a dramatic sense of depth. Whether through the stark graphic quality of a macro lip study or the quiet, natural light-bathed reflections captured in portraiture, the work resonates as a sophisticated exploration of detail. By blending the organic with the staged, the team delivers an evocative series that balances fine art sensibilities with the polished, rhythmic precision expected from world-class media and entertainment publications, ultimately proving that profound storytelling often thrives within the most disciplined, minimalist frames.