LENSED BY AKILA BERJAOUI
Australian born photographer Akila Berjaoui is the fourth collaborator in CDLP LENSED BY—an ongoing photography series featuring guest artists.
Berjaoui traveled to Hydra Island, Greece to document the story that features CDLP swimwear over the course of one week. Alternating shots between a Minolta and Contax G2, male sensuality is delicately captured against a hazy backdrop of sun-drenched cliffs, clear blue skies, and the inky Myrtoan Sea. See more of Akila's work on @akila_berjaoui.
“THE SUBJECT, SWANN FINES, I AM LUCKY ENOUGH TO CALL MY BOYFRIEND AND PARTNER IN LIFE—SO THE EXPERIENCE OF SHOOTING WAS INTIMATE AND EXPLORATORY. I LOVE TO DOCUMENT MY JOURNEYS BY CAPTURING THE 'IN BETWEEN' MOMENTS, THE SENSUALITY OF THE MALE AND FEMALE FORM, AND UNSUSPECTING BATHING BEAUTIES.”—AKILA BERJAOUI
“Akila has a unique way of capturing colors and dreamy atmospheres, creating tales that are truly aspirational. While the subjects are normally women, I was curious to see how masculine energy would translate through Akila's lens. The result is sensual and vulnerable—yet also evokes this exciting, intimate feeling about summer. It is impossible to not let your mind wander to balmy, summer times.”—Christian Larson, Artistic Director
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