Honorable Mention / 2024 / Fine Art / People

• Photographer
  Mateo Wilches, United States

Day in the Desert was a concept created over several months with my partner Olivia, who served as the muse and the stylist. We wanted to capture a retro feeling in the lighting and the styling. To elevate the scene, we incorporated balloons and party props. Olivia has wondered alone into this whimsical world. She cautiously explores, and slowly finds herself feeling at home- seemingly unaffected by the fact that her surroundings are not what they appear to be.