Resisting Temptation

On the theme of resisting temptation, we wanted to create a concept that played with the themes of being a “good samaritan” and the struggle to give into temptation for immediate gratification and such. Within this series, we wanted to capture the common expectation of following norms like keeping a stable 9-5, getting a degree and following the conventional role of a straight-edge samaritan; While being tempted to break free and define oneself outside of mundane achievements. This shoot is all about finding a balance between your comfort zone (ex. the dress shirt) while tweaking it to fit your personal needs and making your own purpose out of it (ex. styling the shirt with gold accents that aren’t typically embraced in a corporate world). The ski-mask represents hidden or veiled identity. Playing your role in society when need be, while understanding this doesn’t and could never encapsulate you. Feel free to view these photos with your own interpretation, I prefer to view them in this order which mimicks the process of breaking free.

Creative Direction and Stylist: HUNEY STUDIOS (@huneystudios)

Photographer: Treschelle Gibson-Serrette (@Suppressed_intuition)

Talent: Velow (@velow1k)