Carré Otis

The Telegaraph

Photography by Chris Sessions

The cover of The Telegraph Magazine featuring supermodel Carré Otis with long blonde hair, wearing a beige sleeveless blazer over a black top, accessorized with gold necklaces, outdoors with a blue sky background.

The Challenge: Balancing Iconography with Authenticity

The goal was to photograph a high-profile subject, Carré Otis, in a way that felt "heroic" and aspirational while still allowing her personality to lead the narrative. This required a delicate balance between high-fashion armor and personal vulnerability.

The Solution: Strategic Collaboration & Brand Alignment

I took a proactive leadership role before the shoot, facilitating a three-way dialogue between the subject, her agency, and major luxury brands. By curating a selection of styles and colors that resonated with Carré’s personal brand—and securing the right fashion houses to support that vision—I ensured the wardrobe acted as a vehicle for her character rather than an overshadowing element.

Portrait of a woman with long blonde hair, wearing a white shirt over a black top, standing indoors with a blurred background and a gold necklace.
A woman with gray hair wearing a yellow turtleneck sweater sitting on a sofa with patterned pillows in a cozy living room with a fireplace and large windows.

The Result: A Portrait of Elegant Authority 

A refined feature for The Telegraph where the fashion and the subject exist in harmony, resulting in a series of images that celebrate the subject as the definitive star.