The beautifully tragic display of forsaken couple photography by Jeff Bark for i-D Magazine makes a dark and mundane feature for its February 2012 issue. The collaboration between Jeff Bark and Charlotte Stockdale is an amalgamation of the folklore tale of Hansel and Gretel mixed with Pandora's Labyrinth.
This fairytale-infused photoshoot unveils the dark side of fashion photography as the two models Lara Mullen and Matt Ardell sulk through the open forest abyss in Jil Sander and Alexander McQueen clothing. The awkward display of affection between the two models adds to the story behind the photos. The masked emotion in the shoot makes this Hansel and Gretel angle inspiring.
Tragic Fairytale Couple Photography
The Jeff Bark for i-D Magazine Editorial is Dark
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