c ontributors MICHAEL KAI YOUNG
You can always turn to Michael Kai Young to tell a story through photographs in just a flash. Specializing in fashion photography, from commercial to high fashion and raw to glamour, he raises the curtain with a new spin on ballet and theater as his work graces this issue with his showstopping editorial, Center Stage (34).
DAVID GOVEIA
ISABELLA ARGOSINO
Juggling school, interning, and freelance work is no easy feat, but Isabella, better known to us as Argo, makes it sound like a breeze. Her unstoppable thirst for writing assures us that she’s more than ready for her first cover story. That being said, her unparalleled passion for learning doesn’t stop her from having fun, and it’s safe to say that this college junior is all set for The Weeknd (70).
With an endless portfolio ranging from glamorous, natural, avantgarde, and artistic, David knows how to paint a pretty picture. His absolute flair for painting and illustrating shines through his work as a makeup artist. Undoubted skill and flawless precision like his can set the emotion and mood needed for any story, and his work with Michael Kai Young proves just that.
ADAM REYNA
In a sea of aspiring photographers, Adam Reyna is one to swim against the tide. Utilizing hues that romanticize the human form, his creative direction sheds a fascinating new light on each of his subjects. With distinct imagery that you can’t mistake for anyone else’s, the New York-based photographer captures an image that best portrays model Braina Laviena for this issue’s Muse (50).
BETHANY JOHNSON With her wide knowledge in styling, hair, and makeup, we knew well enough to get a dose of Bethany’s expertise. Her keen eye for detail and adaptability to each of her clients’ sense of style made us certain that she could perfectly put Limitless’ Jake McDorman (76) in the right light–a job she’s surely familiar with given her clientele including Riley Scott, John Cale, and The Fray.
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LILYANA LAZAROVA
Not all of us can be a jack of all trades, but Lilyana’s versatility with style shows just how much fashion runs through her veins. Mastering a variety of looks from streetwear to couture, she knows how to effortlessly add her touch to make each style her own. The stylist displays her craft as she proves that not everything should be seen solely as black and white with Pleasantville (28).
