Beneath the Feathers

The duality of women should be studied.

This shoot draws inspiration from Swan Lake, reflecting the complexities of mental health and the duality of human emotion that we experience

The vision for our white swan, Clara, is to portray how we show up: calm, put together, and pretty — like everything is fine.

On the other hand, our black swan, Scout, represents what exists within us all: the emotion that’s hidden beneath that elegance and poise.

Stress, sadness, anxiety, and the often unspoken thoughts that quietly shape our inner lives and influence how we move through the world.

As women, we are often expected to maintain a facade of ease and composure, carrying ourselves with grace while facing those emotions beneath the surface.

The shoot highlights the contrast—not as a portrayal of brokenness, but as an honest reflection of reality, where both sides coexist in a way that is equally powerful and beautiful.

CREATIVE DIRECTion and styling: Zoe Kyrkostas & Ava bianchini

MODELS: Scout Whiting & Clara gauthier

PHOTOGRAPHERs: Nicole Vaughn & ava bianchni

PHOTO EDITING: COLETTE LOWRY-KIRKHUS

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Kanahara MIGUEL & Molly London

WEB: PAIGE COLLINS

A special thanks to Hania New York