a tall man wearing a black polo shirt, black shorts, and white sneakers is in a grove of monumental eucalyptus trees. he sits on a large tree stump, leaning back with his hands palm-down, with a slight twist of his body that conveys attitude, authority, and assertiveness. his head is tilted slightly upwards and his expression is neutral, gazing beyond the viewer. he has black hair that is cut into a high-top fade and combed to the side, and features that express his indigenous purépecha ancestry.
amid a deeply saturated blue sky and the blurry outlines of boats tiffany stands and gazes directly at the camera. the direct sunlight on her neutral expressions creates an artful, statuesque quality to her presence.
stefano, a latinx man, faces away from the camera and looks over his shoulder to gaze directly at the viewer. he has short curly hair, and a neatly trimmed beard. the sun fully illuminates the right side of his face, while the left side of his face is partially shaded. in the background, the buildings of the berkeley campus are in a mix of warm sunlight and cool shadow. stefano is a film producer from long island, and of trans experience.
a blonde white woman wears a gray tank top and carries a red purse. she is standing on a sidewalk, the entire street encased in a cool shade. a strip of sunshine from between unseen buildings illuminates her alone in a warm, directional light like a spotlight at a theatre. she expresses movement, with her hand holding the strap of her purse, a slight wind pushing her hair, and her head turned to look over her shoulder to gaze directly at the viewer. she seems to be taking a moment's pause, making eye contact but moving on quickly.
with one foot forward, zion stands on a sidewalk wearing loose-fitting pants and a silver button-down shirt. their head is turned to the side, but their gaze is fixed directly on the viewer. the sidewalk and its surroundings are almost completely submerged in shadow, except for two narrow slices of sunlight, one of which illuminates zion's face and lower body. there is a sense of cityscape in the background, but the tightness of the light and zion's immaculate presentation suggest a monologue towards the viewer.
a woman with red lipstick is wearing a black leather jacket that is half off, revealing a white tank top underneath. she is standing on a sidewalk in downtown los angeles, with one arm playfully draped over her head, toying with one of her dense curls of hair. she gazes directly at the camera, expressing fierceness and inviting the viewer to admire her.
