Elan Vital Magazine – April 2018 – Lexii Shepherd
This issue celebrates expressive modeling, personal stories, alternative glamour, fashion-inspired portraits and artistic photography. Cover model Lexii Shepherd is photographed by Gio Rhivers in a Southern farm-themed editorial, alongside a diverse lineup of models and visual storytellers.
Featured Models & Editorials
- Sierra Cirque appears in The Artist Next Door, an aerial silks and alternative boudoir editorial photographed by Jim Setzer.
- Anastasiia Greca presents New Beginnings, an expressive dance and modeling story photographed by Craig Palms.
- Lexii Shepherd stars in Southern Life, a playful farm and lifestyle editorial photographed by Gio Rhivers.
- Erin Evelyn shares the creative journey behind Soul of a Model in a desert and artistic portrait series photographed by Dan Stone.
- Aga Agusia presents Girl Fight, a personal domestic violence survival story paired with portraits photographed by Marek Art Studio.
- Amber Smith appears in Lets Make a Fort, a candid lifestyle and bedroom editorial photographed by Offseason Allstars.
- Clarice Knaggs stars in The Start of Something Wonderful, a winter portrait story photographed by Robbie Suhr of CRorganization.
- Kendra Rasnake appears in 6 Months and Published, an urban graffiti-themed editorial photographed by Mercedes Icenogle.
- Amanda Sanders presents Supergirl Next Door, a playful superhero-inspired glamour story photographed by Michael Roberts.
- Emily Ortiz discusses her modeling ambitions, cosplay interests and high-fashion goals in Shorts and Stripes, photographed and interviewed by Travis Tendo.
Photographers Featured
- Gio Rhivers
- Jim Setzer
- Craig Palms
- Dan Stone
- Marek Art Studio
- Offseason Allstars
- Robbie Suhr of CRorganization
- Mercedes Icenogle
- Michael Roberts
- Travis Tendo
- Mark Art
- Jairy Hunter
The issue blends intimate interviews, survivor advocacy, dance, alternative boudoir, lingerie glamour, fashion styling, outdoor portraiture and colorful lifestyle photography. Its overall feel is candid, adventurous and empowering, with strong emphasis on creative self-expression and the individual stories behind each model.
