Pop Sensation

Maya Okonkwo in a Berlin studio, black-and-white portrait against a wall of framed photographs.

Renaldo Vega at home in late afternoon light, seated in front of a wall of books.

Eli Korwin in profile, dark backdrop, the look of someone listening hard.

Hanno Fischer outdoors in his trademark dark sunglasses, the collar of a black coat just visible.

Vera Castellanos in her Brooklyn studio, smiling, paint-flecked apron over a denim shirt.

Mira Aspell, soft-focus portrait against a colored bokeh wall.

Carmen Vela photographed in dramatic studio light, dark hair pulled back, fixed expression.

June Halberg in a tight close-up portrait, soft blue-toned hair catching the light.

Mathieu Berge in dramatic side-lit portrait, considering the camera.

Lia Haverford photographed in soft window light, dark hair, looking off-frame.