Spotlight

Shining a Spotlight on Visionaries, Projects, and Creative Journeys

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Kateryna Yukhno: Sands of the Desert

Shot in golden dunes at sunset, Sands of the Desert is a striking portrait of strength, softness, and serenity — starring model Kateryna Yukhno.

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Natalia Mailis: A Slice of Icon

Crown on. Cake in hand. Confidence dialed all the way up.

In Happy Birthday, Princess! photographer Natalia Mailis turns the idea of celebration into something iconic — and a little bit rebellious.

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Alex Keeper: Stillness Speaks

Cool confidence meets classic tailoring.

Photographer Natalia Mailis captures Alex Keeper in a moody, monochrome series that explores masculinity, mystery, and the art of quiet presence.

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Tetiana Lavrova: Weight of Warmth

What does comfort look like when it carries memory and emotion? In her haunting series Weight of Warmth, Natalia Mailis captures the powerful tension between softness and strength, concealment and exposure.

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Zoltan Vass: Vienna in Bloom

“Vienna in Bloom” – Discover our exclusive photo story by Hungarian fashion photographer Zoltan Vass, shot in the heart of Vienna. In the interview, Zoltan talks creative chemistry, emotional storytelling, and the art of capturing beauty beyond borders.

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The Fairytale of Ekaterina Medvedeva

Once upon a time, there was a young artist, and her life held a fairytale — though not a kind one. They said that in her early childhood, an evil fairy envied her beauty, and from that moment, part of her face remained scarred. But the girl never gave up, because she knew that true beauty lives not in appearance, but in the soul and in creativity.

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Scottish Story: Iryna Ditkovska

In the heart of Edinburgh, where ancient stone meets cinematic light, photographer Nadiia Danylova-Cernei and model Iryna Ditkovska created a story of stillness, strength, and spontaneity. Shot over two days in unpredictable weather, Scottish Story captures the beauty of instinctive collaboration — where wind, emotion, and memory guide every frame.

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Yulia Logvinova: Elegance Embroidered

Step inside the artistic universe of Yulia Logvinova, where each handbag tells a story and fashion becomes a canvas. This exclusive editorial reveals her painterly approach to design — and her quiet strength in front of the lens.

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Strength in Grace: Julia Eckhardt

From Bullying to the Catwalk: Julia Catarina Eckhardt opens up about her emotional journey from childhood struggles to her empowering return at Vienna Fashion Week. A story of resilience, self-worth, and reclaiming power — one step at a time.

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The Gryphn – Actor. Filmmaker. Storyteller.

Meet The Gryphn – a classically trained actor and filmmaker who merges theatre, cinema, music, and photography into one artistic voice. From South Africa to Europe, he tells stories that aim to inspire.

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