Photography
For Baobab, innovation is a way of thinking. In this conversation, founder Isabella Espinosa reflects on the vision that has remained constant since the beginning of the brand, the emotional world she wants women to enter through Baobab, and the thinking behind one of its boldest concepts yet: an AI runway staged at Vinicunca, Peru’s surreal Rainbow Mountain. What began as an almost impossible physical idea evolved into a digitally produced fashion vision shaped by human collaboration, technological precision, and a clear sense of responsibility.
Architect and photographer Cesar Béjar moves fluidly between two disciplines that share a deep sensitivity to light, space, and emotion. Based in Mexico, his work bridges observation and creation, revealing architecture not only as form but as atmosphere. Whether behind the camera or designing spaces himself, Béjar approaches both practices with the same attention to light, proportion, and the quiet presence of space itself.
Photographer Robert Rieger has built a body of work defined by intimacy, atmosphere, and a quiet sense of storytelling. Moving fluidly between portraits, interiors, and lifestyle, his images balance precision with spontaneity, always placing people and their environments at the center. Whether documenting spaces or capturing the essence of a person, Robert approaches each subject with the same calm attentiveness. In this conversation, he reflects on the beginnings of his career and how he continues to preserve a deliberate rhythm in an era of fast images and fleeting content.
Levan Kiknavelidze combines architecture and photography to tell mesmerizing stories. He captures the world in frames, creating a world where illusion and reality blend into one entirely unique piece.
To him, these two mediums, photography and architecture, are everything needed to communicate a message. “While architecture tries to become more local in its wide-scaled environment, the photography can broadcast a framed locality into a global scale,” he says. “Especially now in an increasingly digitalized world even a very local architecture can be extended worldwide by means of photography.”
There’s a lot of moving parts to Vincent Schwenk’s creative process. The 3D artist from Hamburg plays with the playful, letting each element interact in ways that may seem weird at first, but ultimately create a cohesive whole. Schwenk finds inspiration from the ordinary, crafting seemingly simple textures or photos into abstract, eye-catching sculptures and animations. Discover more about his 3D work below and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
Andoni Beristain likes to play with contradictions. Happy and sad. Complex and simple. Futuristic and nostalgic. After 14 years, the photographer left city life in Barcelona to return to his hometown of San Sebastian in northern Spain, where he’s currently finding a wealth of creative energy. In bright colors and strikingly clean compositions, Beristain creates images that may look simple on the outside, but cover the full range of emotion and experiences of the human condition. Learn more about how he got started and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
We meet up with Danish photographer Ken Hermann in his home country of Denmark, though it’s more often that you’ll find him on the road. Hermann specializes in portrait photography, traveling the world to uncover the untold stories of everyday life in every kind of community. His work’s been featured in National Geographic, Wired, and CNN, and in galleries around the globe, introducing people to the candid faces and places most wouldn’t know. Here, we talk about his love for travel, how he finds his next subject, and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
Portugal’s Ruben Branches likes to let his mind wander. Be it nostalgic memories or aspirational voyages, the fashion photographer creates a visual representation of the stories within our limitless consciousness. Branches plays with the whole spectrum of color, from black-and-white to bright and bold, to create scenes that show off a garment, capture a person’s expression, and make an impact. Learn more about how he developed his style and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
Photographer Nana Yaw Oduro doesn’t think too hard on the ‘how’ or ‘why’ of capturing an image. Instead, he lets the scene remain mostly untouched, bringing in bold color, people, or props to work around the space and create a new kind of harmonic narrative. Discover more about his process and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
No matter where your travels take you, if you stop to look and listen to your surroundings, Ahmed Othman believes that the place will reveal everything there is to show you. The photographer and art director relies on that exchange to inform his work, recreating the visual language of a place through the filter of his own creative lens. With a background in advertising, Othman’s portfolio infuses a vibrant, playfulness into commercial work across a wide-range of industries. Read our interview below to discover more about his career and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
Born and raised in Cape Town, photographer Gavin Goodman was endlessly captivated by the vibrant beauty that surrounded him. From the country’s panoramic mountain views and shining coastlines to the tapestry of traditions in South African culture, Goodman translates his perspective into a multi-faceted approach across film, photo, and AI-generated art. We talked with the photographer on how he works with this emerging technology to create elevated works inspired by his own photos, as well as what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
If you feel like floating on air, find a Ismail Zaidy photo to get lost in. You’ll often find the photographer on his rooftop, crafting dreamy snapshots with billowing pastel fabrics. Growing up in Marrakech, Zaidy found the camera as his tool to express and explore his personal journey, familial ties, and cultural background. Add the fabrics to that formula, and an ethereal expression of self remains. Learn more about Zaidy’s process, his thoughts on travel, and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
It may not feel instinctive for a photographer to release control, but Ollie Wan knows that oftentimes, letting go is the deciding factor between a good photo, and a great one. The nomadic photographer lets his travels guide his lens, leaning into longer-term stays to truly understand a place. Most recently, that’s been in Costa Rica, where he spends his days following local surfers as they navigate the rewarding and unpredictable nature of the ocean. We spoke with Ollie about his start with photography, the lessons the water has taught him, and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
If you ask fashion photographer Edith Diaz Rivera, everything you need to take a great photo can be found outdoors. Strong natural light, eye-catching color, interesting shapes — in Mexico City, Diaz Rivera doesn’t need to travel far to find that spark of inspiration. Blending a love for fashion and nostalgia, Diaz Rivera photographs personal and commercial projects with a dream-like air. Discover her signature process and what she made for our DELSEY Paris collaboration below.
Carl Ostberg knows that while flowers may be delicate, they don’t need to be precious. The photographer and florist resides in Vancouver, Canada, where he’s made a career out of transforming gentle blooms, fruits, vegetables, and products into playful pictures that never feel overproduced. Learn more about how he finds the balance between subject and space, which florals he likes to work with best, and what he created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
The desert of the American Southwest is both familiar and mysterious, providing a bottomless source of inspiration for centuries. The land stands as both what you need it to be and what it always has been. Few understand that as well as Petecia Le Fawnhawk. The multi-media artist grew up in Arizona and returned to New Mexico as an adult, developing modern surrealist works intentionally around the landscape. By blending the digital and physical, Le Fawnhawk creates a singular vision into otherworldly univeses. Learn more about her artistic expression and what she made for our DELSEY Paris collaboration.
There are many ways of seeing and living life in Bogota, says fashion photographer Natalia GW. Those complexities directly influence her work, allowing her to peel back the layers to uncover the “maximum expression of beauty” in whatever she’s capturing. We went deep with the photographer to discover how her background in architectural photography helped her develop her approach to fashion, and also talked about what she created for our DELSEY Paris collaboration. Read on for our conversation below.
Argentian photo duo Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello will meet you half way. They’ll set the scene. Develop the theme. Create a photo that makes you want to lean in closer. How you perceive it is up to you. Sanchez and Monngiello play in fashion, editorial, and personal landscapes to craft one singular vision with a multitude of stories — allowing you, the viewer, to uncover the narrative that speaks to you. Discover more about their approach below, how travel influences their work, and how they developed their ‘mise-en-scene’ concept for
When you travel like Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello, you take a piece of every destination with you as you go. New landscapes. Different cultures. The Argentinian photo duo are used to blending various perspectives into a singular vision. Every shot feels caught in a moment in time — capturing photos that look unique on the surface, but unlock a universal experience. “We hope [our photography] creates a sense of wonder, a sense of magic,” says Sanchez. “We see our pictures as stills from a movie. We want viewers to ask themselves: what happened here?”
There are photos that strike you and photos that change you. Looking at the work of Brazilian photographer Gleeson Paulino, you’ll find layers of light, color, and contrast that not only land on an aesthetic level, but encourage the viewers to dig deeper. “Through my lens, I strive to share this vivid world with others, hoping to spread appreciation for the small, yet profoundly beautiful moments in life,” says Paulino. Across city backdrops and rural retreats, Paulino delves into commercial and personal works that touch on identity, celebration, hope, belonging — the unique mosaic of experiences universal to people around the world. Discover how he got started, the new projects he’s diving into, and what he created for our New Horizons World Tour collaboration with DELSEY Paris.
Honest, simple, but with a lasting impact. That’s how Chilean photographer Mairo Arde would describe his own work. No need for a signature style, the common thread that connects all of Arde’s work — be it fashion, editorial, personal — is his approach: to stir something in its viewers. Whether it’s a striking composition, a bold burst of color, or a dramatic light source, Arde is an expert at unveiling an angle you haven’t considered before. Learn more about his start and creative process, as well as what he dreamed up for our DELSEY x Visual Pleasure collaboration.
Fashion photographer Ryan Tandya has been looking at his work with fresh eyes. Where he used to pour his energy into planning every detail of a shot, lately, the Jakarta-based artist has been leaning into the unplanned, finding joy in spontaneity, and balancing guidelines with unbridled creativity.
Seoul-based fashion photographer Intak Song shoots with purpose. Every shot is planned with consideration to directionality, light, composition. Where you think it may be constraining, Song’s work expresses a unique freedom that never feels far from reality. And that, again, is intentional. Song isn’t focused on perfecting a signature style, but allowing viewers to look at the world around them with a special touch of imagination, a small dose of playfulness that anyone can tap into. Read more from our discussion on photography and what Song created for DELSEY Paris for our New Horizons World Tour collaboration.
The fanciful, the free, the familiar — photographer Abdulla Elmaz works in an emotional space that always seems to touch on all three. From capturing some of the most notable names and faces in the world (Dior, Givenchy, Lindsay Lohan) to making a name for himself in his personal work, Elmaz infuses his work with a hazy, dreamlike quality that pulls you in.
To see Tokyo through the lens of Yuma Yamashita is to experience the city in its most authentic state. Honest, diverse — a place where tradition and tomorrow coexist seamlessly. A self-taught photographer, Yamashita developed a unique style capturing the candid parts of living in the Japanese metropolis; the people, the places, the moments that happen even when no one is looking. Read more about his signature street photography below.
Whether it’s commercial work or personal exploration, Juliet Taylor approaches every project with two rules: make it fun and shoot as much as you can. It’s evident in every snapshot. Taylor has a unique skill of turning the eccentric into the engaging, creating work that’s visually energetic and unavoidably emotive. That’s due a lot in part to the photographer/creative director’s love for the unexpected. Learn more about her artistic style, what she created for DELSEY Paris, and her travel must-haves below.
Photographer Adam Gibson has cultivated a diverse portfolio capturing the rugged beauty and quiet pace of life of Tasmania—Australia’s only island state. Be it landscapes, architecture, or faces, Gibson is guided by Tasmania’s dynamic light in every shot. With a lifelong love for nature, Gibson has found his sweet spot, sharing the beauty of this land with people all over the world.
New Zealand-based artist Katya Brook has developed a style rooted in playful obscurity. Creating across photography, visual design, and creative direction, she’s worked for names including Hotel Britomart, Mina for Her, and Walker and Bing with an approach that always puts imagination first. Get a closer look at her creative process and discover how dipping a toe in surrealism allows her to color outside the lines of expectation.
Living between Istanbul, Berlin, and New York, internationally-acclaimed photographer and video artist May Parlar reflects on existential topics with her mesmerizing images. Placing people and everyday objects in unordinary constructed realities, she explores the human condition and the idea of being. “I am forever curious about the human condition,” May tells us. “And I know the only way I can fully explore the ephemeral, corporal, and psychological experience of being human is through my own self. My practice as an artist is a meditation on being through my own existence, in a playful way.”