MALVIE magazine -- 2026
A young man with black hair wearing glasses, a patterned T-shirt, and beige pants poses against a dark background for a magazine cover titled 'MALE'.

“the face as the story” —a portrait editorial with Daniel Tran, exploring what happens when the camera gets close and there’s nowhere to hide. every expression intentional, every frame a conversation.

published in MALVIE magazine, april 2026.

A young man with black hair and glasses looking directly at the camera, wearing a patterned shirt, against a black background.
A young person with short dark hair, glasses, and a confident expression, wearing a patterned shirt, poses against a black background with the words "MAY WELL" and "magazine" overlaid.
Close-up of a young man with black hair and light skin, wearing a white tank top and a silver necklace, leaning forward with his arms stretched out, against a plain gray background.
Series of diverse fashion models in various outfits, poses, and backgrounds, including outdoor, studio, and artistic settings, with bold lighting and styling.
Black and white photo of a person with short dark hair, wearing a leather jacket with a fuzzy collar, looking directly at the camera. The photo is part of a magazine cover titled 'MALVIE'.

photographer: Elberth Giraldo + Lina Li
publication credit: MALVIE magazine

model: Daniel Tran

Black and white photo of a woman with short hair, wearing a leather jacket, looking over her shoulder with a serious expression. The magazine title 'MALVIE' is visible at the bottom of the image.