W Magazine: Best Performances

Jan 2026

W Magazine’s annual Best Performances issue highlights a series of portraits and editorial vignettes captured by photographer Tyrone Lebon. The project features a diverse cast of actors and entertainers, including Elle Fanning, Emma Stone, and Jacob Elordi, framed through an aesthetic that oscillates between raw, behind-the-scenes documentary and stylized studio fashion imagery. Creative direction from Charles Levai and Kevin Tekinel leans into a mix of analogue film formats and immediate, high-contrast flash lighting to define the portfolio’s distinct visual character. The editorial series utilizes varied techniques, including Polaroid-style prints and physical contact sheets, to create a tangible, layered look. From the cinematic, cyan-toned sequences to the playful, surreal costume work, the project emphasizes a tactile approach to portraiture. The aesthetic is rounded out by detailed hair styling from Jawara and precise makeup artistry by Lauren Parsons, with additional editorial oversight from Editor-in-Chief Sara Moonves.

Editorial, Vertical

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Editorial