underlight, 2025

Underlight wasn’t the plan. Patty saw an unexpected reflection cross the set and made the call to follow it. The team ran with her, and what started as a fun and creative detour became a magazine cover.

Published: Artego Magazine · Issue 1155 · December 2025

A model rests one arm over her head, eyes closed, in a blue marbled top. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
A model in a blue marbled top raises her arms above her head, looking up into soft light. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
A model in a blue marbled top lies on the floor, one hand reaching toward the camera. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
A model in a blue marbled top raises her arms above her head, looking up into soft light. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
A model in a green marbled top looks upward, one hand across her chest. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
A model in a green marbled top leans against a pale wall, one arm stretched along it. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
A model in a green marbled top holds a hand across her chest, facing the camera. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
A model seen from behind, arm stretched out, looking back over her shoulder in pale light. From Underlight by Patty Zavala.
Cover of Artego Magazine, Issue 1155, December 2025, featuring a photograph from Underlight by Patty Zavala.

in print

PHOTOGRAPHY AND CREATIVE DIRECTION
Patty Zavala

MODEL
VanillaAíday Carter

MAKEUP ARTIST
Jennifer Valenzo

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT:
Doug Cueva

Blue Spread from Artego Magazine, Issue 1155, showing Underlight by Patty Zavala.
Spread from Artego Magazine, Issue 1155, showing Underlight by Patty Zavala.

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