Âme Envolée...
I am so happy to share my new editorial for Fiercive magazine here in Tokyo!
I was so lucky to work with an absolute dream team of wonderful people!
The incredible Nastya -Kimi - Zhidkova (@ Zucca) lent us her graceful unique looks and her sweet personality. She impersonated an angel whose tools of culture (books and music) are stripped away from her. As a consequence, she withers and eventually dies.
Not the most cheerful of stories, i know. But it is a feeling I had to share. That hopefully the little buildings going up in my neighborhood will be book shops or art galleries. Not just yet another stupid overpriced coffee shop, gimmick bakery or crappy fast fashion...
This story was styled by my favourite stylist Misha Janette, with Vivienne Westwood Anglomania AW16. It is always such an inspiring experience to work with Misha!
The original story has about 10 frames long and we had an amazing time shooting it, even setting things on fire for effect (make up artist Yoshi T is really REALLY good at this too! If you ever need to torch something, he is your man!!)... I eventually reduced it by half.
It was shot handheld with my beloved Leica M9 and a set of Profoto D1 lights and modifiers.
I hope you enjoy it :)
XxXC.