Travis de Valle, The Fates (PEOPLE 2025)

These images are inspired by idea of the fates from Greek Mythology attending a ball for the Gods. The Fates can be seen holding threads, weaving the destinies of mortals, before being introduced at the ball, dancing and then departing together. I wanted to experiment with an aesthetic that looked classical and almost painterly, using a combination of window light, ambient room lighting, and an external speedlight to achieve this look. As someone who grew up in a family with six sisters, I liked the idea of combining elements of sisterhood with something more fantastical, drawing from the stories of myths and legends I loved as a child.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.