studio Practice

A studio-based series developed over several days, capturing models in a controlled yet evolving environment.
Set against a deep black backdrop with warm wooden floors, the space becomes both minimal and tactile—stripping imagery back to form, light, and presence.

As time progresses, subtle shifts in styling, posture, and energy reveal different facets of each subject, creating a layered study of character within repetition. The result is quiet, grounded, and sculptural—an exploration of stillness, texture, and the intimacy of the studio process.

Credits:

Art Direction, Casting & Styling: @joebdias • Photography: @donaldgillies • Hair & Make-up: @taylorchousky • Models: Daisy @d4isyg @elitetoronto, Ethan @ethankuyper @spot6management, Abra @shammahirera1507 • Clothing: Stylist’s archive, @dog.park.shop • Eyewear: @opticaloutlook

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