Give Me Back The Nights

‘’Dear Santa,

Give me back the nights, the million endless solitary nights.

Give me back the time and energy wasted for those who did not deserve it.

Give me back the beauty of my youth lost in the wind and, first and foremost, give me back all the love in vain.’’

Unusual Christmas wishes unfolded by photographer Igor Iden and his assistant Nikita Rybkin into a visual journey that lasts 24 hours: from the warm lights of the morning to the vibrant ones of a crazy night in the city.

Here, through broken poses and a pair of deep blue eyes, model Julia Kozhuhov expresses the urge to get back something she has been missing for a long time. This feeling is emphasized by a romantic and gloomy style, recreated

by the stylist Yana Link with her assistant Aleksandra Trofimov, and a fresh makeup, realized by the hair and makeup artist Elena Smirnova.

Photography: Igor Iden / idenph_official

Styling: Yana Link / yanalinky

Hair & Makeup: Elena Smirnova / coooopp

Model: Julia Kozhuhova / julia_kozhuhova @ Avant Models Agency

Styling assistant: Aleksandra Trofimova / yolknesss

Photography assistant: Nikita Rybkin / rybkin_art_foto

Layout: Beatrice Panero / pane.nero

Words: Giorgia Ribaldone / giorgiariba