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Monochromatic Button-Downed Editorials

These Black & White Photos of 'Benjamin' are Revealing

— October 2, 2013 — Fashion
These photos of 'Benjamin' for 'Idollooks' show off the male model's chiseled figure in black and white. Digital photography and photography is used in order to get these photos looking like perfection.

Within one of the black and white photos, the model sits on a chair with dark black pants on. He stares up at the camera, his abs visible within the high-contrast. The black and white is juxtaposed by the single color photo in the series, where the model wears a tweed fall jacket with a popped collar. With pouting pink lips and gray-blue eyes, the model is not afraid to make direct eye-contact with the camera.

Overall, the photos of 'Benkamin' show that shirtless shots can look that much better in high contrast. They also show that a pop of color in one photo draws attention to the entire series.
Trend Themes
1. Black and White Photography - The trend of black and white photography continues to captivate audiences, offering opportunities for unique and visually striking editorials.
2. Contrasting Color Accents - Incorporating contrasting color accents in a series of black and white photos creates visual interest and draws attention to specific elements.
3. Emphasis on Chiseled Physiques - There is a trend towards showcasing chiseled physiques in photography, creating opportunities for fitness and wellness industries to collaborate on visually appealing editorials.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can explore innovative approaches to black and white photography techniques to create impactful and visually stunning editorials.
2. Fashion - Fashion industry professionals can experiment with contrasting color accents in their campaigns to create captivating visuals and draw attention to specific elements of their designs.
3. Fitness and Wellness - The fitness and wellness industry can collaborate with photographers to create captivating visuals that showcase the beauty of the human body and promote their products or services.
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