Candid/Lov e Me Not by Andrew Ho
Creative Director Stylist Jane Frances Makeup Artist Valentina Chang Female Model Ashleigh Morgan
yubi
LEE
IS 25 years old photographer originating from Seoul, South Korea, living in Oklahoma, United States. She’s currently staying in London, United Kingdom to study Masters in London College of Fashion. Her images are not necessarily vibrant or strong, but they have great depth. She tents to put a strong message underneath the surface. Yubi´s work in many ways reminds me of paintings - subtle, artsy, with multiple meanings, uncovering the depth inside you, you didn´t even know you had. Photographs you can look at for hours and you will be still fascinated by it. Yubi tends to work closely with her models – which are usually random people, not the „perfect“ girls from modeling agencies. She believes that ordinary people can be beautiful inside out and it is worth to capture them. The subject, female model – her story, her individuality, her relationship with Yubi, that´s all isnpiring the photographer to create an amazing art. What else? „These days, since I am in London, gallery tours have been inspiring me a lot. Encountering an art piece or painting I think it is the strongest inspiration that an artist cannot deny at all.“
As is clear from her photographs same as from her editorial „Modern Modesty“ (page 77-86), natural element is an inseparable part of her creative art. Weather, greens and flowers have the biggest impact. „I think flowers with different shapes, and odor represents the individual appearance and inner odor that one person can have. Everyone is different but different in amazing ways.“ In Yubi´s work, you can find two main lines. IVIDUALITY AND MODESTY.
INDIVIDUALITY
“In these modern times where females are bombarded with the trends and what people think about them, I think young females are forgetting what their unique beauty is in terms of both outside and inside. I believe humans are created to look different in body shapes, have various eye colours and interesting personalities. I struggled with low self-esteem issues myself while growing up, and I know that the joy and confidence of finding my own individuality cannot be EVER compared with fashion trends or portraits of women in social media.”
FIRST CAMERA Canon EOS 450D with the basic lens
CURRENT CAMERA Canon 5D mark II and Nikon N65 film lens, for traveling Canon SL1 and EOS M10
FAVORITE LENS 50mm f/1.2 and recently 14-70mm f/4
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER Julia Hetta and Zhang Jingna. Both are feminine in a way that is delicate and painting-like, not cliché to the viewers
PHOTOGRAPHY GOALS Work in Europe or Japan as
PROFILE MODESTY “Modesty has become a big component in my works. I can say that the virtue of modesty was my own tool to find my own individuality. Modesty is not just about appearance, but the lifestyle of women that many are unaware of - everybody are so busy showing oneself in the streets and social media. Modesty embraces lifestyle as a whole and brings one to a humble place. It helps you realize that you are existing here and that is merely beautiful enough. No more. You don´t have to try to satisfy others, or even, yourself.” YUBI IS VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND MODEST PERSON HERSELF – SHE IS LOOKING FOR THE SAME VALUE IN THE PHOTOGRAPHS AS IN THE PAINTINGS. HER UNIQUE STYLE AND THOUGHTFUL PROJECTS WILL GIVE YOU EXACTLY THAT – THE BEAUTY FOR THE SOUL AND HEART. See her exclusive editorial for ELOQUE magazine – Modern Modesty on pages 77-86.
a photographer/artist helping vulnerable women
www.ubstudio.org Text VERONIKA MATEJOVA Photos YUBI LEE
INSTAGRAM: @ubstudio, @ubstudio2 FACEBOOK: UB Studio, Yubi Lee
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Hair Stylist Preston Nesbit Jacket Off White Body Suit Missguided Skirt Gucci Sandals Via Spiga
PLAiD UNRULY
by JAMES ELLERKER
A STORY ABOUT PUTTING A PROPER TWIST ON A GRUNGE UNIFORM STAPLE - PLAID Set Designer: MIKHAEL ROMAIN Wardrobe Stylist: RACHEL DAREY Hair Stylist: PRESTON NESBIT
SANS ISSUE
by MYLENE ROUVEURE
Female Model MELIFERA Makeup Artist LESLIE SAUVAGE Wardrobe Stylist SUMAN AB Caption SQUARE LOUVOIS
Necklace NAD DE PARIS Overall RYUJEE Placement SQUARE LOUVOIS
CHANTALLE
by GLENN VARONA
Creative Director: JAYNE MICHELLANE Female Model: CHANTELLE M @ Wardrobe Stylist: JACQUI MIHOLOS Makeup Artist: LYDIE-ANNE AHOURE
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Model: ELENA BATINA Makeup Artist: VALENTINA LUCHKINA Wardrobe Stylist: GALINA GOGOLEVA
ENTER THE
FASHION by JK PHOTOGRAPHIE
Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist Nicole Bachmann Female Model Tuyet My
Old HOLLYWOOD by FIORELLA OCCHIPINTI
Makeup Artist CYNTHIA ANGELINA Wardrobe Stylist INKA SHERMAN Photo Editor ALEX SEDOVA Female Model BLAIR HEALY BOMAR
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Assistant JAEYOON MAENG Creative Director/Makeup Artist YUBI L Set Designer YUBI LEE Prop YUBI LEE Makeup Artist YUBI LEE Lighting Designer ELIZA BOURNER Fashion Designer KIKI CHONG, CHAERIN HAN Hair & Makeup RINA SHI
Coat Forever21 Turtleneckt Forever21 Jeans American apparel
Break winter
by EUNYOUNG KWAK
Female Model: CATHRINA TORRES
right Sweater Swiss Military Beanie North Face
Creative Director Harrison Mabika Model Ike Ortiz
by Serafina A n d r e w
EMOTIONAL EMBRACED
photo by YUBI LEE
ELOQUE PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THIS ISSUE Andrew Ho James Ellerker MYLENE ROUVEURE GLENN VARONA JULIE MEME JK PHOTOGRAPHIE FIORELLA OCCHIPINTI YUBI LEE EUNYOUNG KWAK SERAFINA ANDREW ISSUE #4 TO BE RELEASED IN APRIL 2018
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