Kisau Photography

Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales from Around the World

Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales from Around the World

Bienvenue
Chào mừng
어서 오세요
Swastyastu
G’day, mate

Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World | Kisau Press

Welcome to the companion site for Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales from Around the World.

The photo book celebrates the art of fashion photography and editorial storytelling through sixteen visual tales captured across cities around the world.

This companion site extends the book’s spirit, offering a look at how photography can turn fashion into style and style into story.

We invite you to get a copy of the book, enjoy the interactive preview, and discover how the images came to life through the vision and talent of everyone involved.

INTERACTIVE PREVIEW

Moments That Shaped This Journey

Stories Behind The Chapters

Your Copy of the Journey Is Waiting

I can finally say it. The photo book is out. “Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World” is officially here. Sixteen stories. Eight cities. One creative journey told through the people who shaped every chapter. This project carried me from California’s redwoods to the buzz of New York, into the elegance of Paris, through the colors of Saigon, the streets of Seoul, the calm of Bali, the creativity of Melbourne, and the shine of Los Angeles. Every step of that path was shaped by the models, designers, stylists, and creatives who brought their heart to each story. Thank you for your trust and your energy. The 188 page book is available now. →

Press Release for “Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World”

Press Release for “Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World”


The official press release for my new photobook, “Fashion and Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World,” is now live. Check it out! →

The Casting Call Begins: Photo Selection Over Coffee and Prints

The Casting Call Begins: Photo Selection for Fashion & Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World

Kicking off the photo selection for Fashion & Editorial Photography: Sixteen Tales From Around the World, I printed 415 photos captured during the shoots featured in the book, spreading them across the table with coffee in hand to watch each chapter take shape. →

A Moment. A Spark. A Beginning.

A Moment. A Spark. A Beginning.

It all began with a scooter, a smile, and an unexpected invitation on the streets of Saigon. That simple moment set off a journey that would span continents and completely shift the way I saw photography. That day, I discovered something that felt like home. A way of creating that was honest, collaborative, and deeply meaningful. →

Announcing My New Photo Book Project: Fashion and Editorial Photography

Embarking on a New Project at the Crossroads of Fashion and Storytelling

Something has been pulling at me. A quiet thread of inspiration. Not a finished idea, but the start of something new. A series of fashion and editorial tales taking shape across Paris, Bali, and San Francisco. Sixteen stories. One unfolding journey. →

Stories Behind The Chapters

A Glimpse Into Chapter 1: Little Red

Little Red Riding Hood | Kisau Photography by Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 1 reimagines an old tale in the woods of Northern California, where Mary Jayne as Little Red meets Nymeria the wolf. Not as prey, but as a partner. With strength, trust, and a custom crimson dress, they walk side by side, rewriting the story together. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 2: Garage Interlude at Niles Flying A

A Glimpse Into Chapter 2: Garage Interlude at Niles Flying A

Set against the retro textures of a classic garage in Niles, Chapter 2 follows Stacy Huang through a story shaped by light, lines, and nostalgia. This tale, featured in FIGGI Magazine, captures a quiet confidence, where bold styling meets a sense of place. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 3: A Journey to Miss Glamorous International

Alauna Jaden Ramos Torres | Miss Glamorous International | Ocean Beach

Chapter 3 traces Alauna Jaden Ramos-Torres through iconic San Francisco landmarks in the days leading up to Miss Glamorous International. Dressed in her own wardrobe, she channels quiet strength and personal reflection in a visual journey about grace, growth, and the echoes we carry. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 4: New York Fashion Week

Bach Mai | CFDA NYFW | SS26

Chapter 4 steps onto the runway with Bach Mai at New York Fashion Week, where bold color met bold emotion. I’ve now had the chance to witness two seasons. This chapter captures the energy backstage and the artistry on the runway, where fashion becomes both performance and poetry. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 5: Fashion Meets Form at Palais Royal

Kisau Photography by Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 5 takes place in Paris, where Meera brings Aquatico Clothing Company’s sequined gown into quiet dialogue with the architecture of Palais Royal. Her poise held everything together. Dress, space, and mood came into alignment through presence rather than performance. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 6: The Parisian Studio

Chapter 6 opens in soft morning light, where Tina stands by a window in a quiet Parisian studio. Wearing designs by Scott Braxton and Ultease, this story captures the elegance of getting ready. The calm, the poise, the glow of what’s to come.

A Glimpse Into Chapter 7: Rooted in Heritage

Kisau Photography by Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 7 takes us to Saigon, where Vân stands in quiet reflection inside the incense-filled courtyards of Bà Thiên Hậu Pagoda. Dressed in her own áo dài, this story honors tradition, stillness, and the beauty of being grounded. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 8: Where It All Began in Saigon

Chapter 8 follows Trịnh through the black and white hallways of a quiet coffee shop to the colorful bustle of Bến Thành Market. This was my first photoshoot. Simple, spontaneous, and full of heart. Trịnh brought grace to every corner, and from that day forward, I was all in. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 9: Fashion as Expression in Ihwa-dong

Mei Li | Bach Mai | Seoul South Korea

Chapter 9 follows Mei through the hillside streets of Ihwa-dong in Seoul, wearing a gown by Bach Mai. Framed by murals and worn stone steps, this story reflects personal style, quiet strength, and how fashion speaks without a word. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 10: Generation Next

MALVIE Magazine | Minhee | Generation Next | Dongdaemun Design Plaza | South Korea

Chapter 10 follows Minhee through Seoul’s iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where sweeping curves, glowing hallways, and warm woodwork became the backdrop to a shoot shaped by movement and trust. This tale explores connection, confidence, and the rhythm of a city in motion. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 11: Spotlight on Smaranika Nikki Sarangi

Drape Dead Elegance | Smaranika Nikki Sarangi | Vanguard Magazine

Chapter 11 of the photo book will feature Pinky Mutiara in Bali, wearing three stunning designer dresses at Casa Nomada. Here’s a sneak peek at one of them, a piece by Smaranika Nikki Sarangi, recently featured on the cover of VANGUARD Magazine. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 12: Melbourne Hideaway

VIGOUR Magazine | Hannah Do

Chapter 12 brings us back to a quiet afternoon in Melbourne with Hannah Do. The setting shaped the mood. A corridor of steel and shadow softened by light and symmetry. The photos were later featured on the cover of VIGOUR Magazine along with a short interview about how it all came together. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 13: Glamour at the Mission San Juan Capistrano

Kisau Photography by Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 13 unfolds at Mission San Juan Capistrano, where Jingyao Wang brings elegance and edge to a setting steeped in history. This tale, originally featured on the front and back covers of MALVIE Magazine, pairs high fashion with modern swimwear, blending heritage and glamour in every frame. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 14: Glamour Recast on Rodeo Drive

SIXDO by Do Manh Cuong | Rodeo Drive | Kisau Photography by Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 14 follows Ngán through Rodeo Drive, wearing a rose-covered gown by SIXDO. The look was bold. The setting iconic. But what stood out most was how she carried it. Graceful. Self-assured. Entirely her own. This story is where tradition meets shine, on her terms. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 15: Racks, Grit, and Personal Expression

Kisau Photography by Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 15 follows Lonie through a store and garage where streetwear meets self-expression. Nothing felt staged. She moved through racks and oil stains like a runway built for one. This story is all attitude. Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unapologetic. →

A Glimpse Into Chapter 16: Bright Blue Shining Star

Chapter 16 brings together fashion, music, and emotion in the Bay Area. Inspired by Khaysie’s song “Bright Blue Shooting Star,” Stacy wears a luminous blue gown by Braxton. Her performance was presence, shaped by story, sound, and the belief that fashion can carry feeling. →

GET YOUR COPY
INTERACTIVE PREVIEW

Credits

With heartfelt gratitude to all the models, designers, stylists, and creatives who brought each chapter to life.

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1: Little Red

Chapter 2: Niles Flying A

Chapter 3: Miss Glamorous

Chapter 4: New York Fashion Week

Chapter 5: Palais Royal

Chapter 6: The Parisian Studio

Chapter 7: Ba Thien Hau Pagoda

  • Model: Nguyen Van
  • Wardrobe & Styling: By the Model
  • Photography: Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 8: Take One: Saigon

  • Model: Truong Trinh
  • Wardrobe & Styling: By the Model
  • Photography: Paul Tocatlian

Chapter 9: Ihwa-dong

Chapter 10: Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Chapter 11: Casa Nomada

Chapter 12: Melbourne Hideaway

Chapter 13: The Mission

Chapter 14: Rodeo Drive

Chapter 15: The Urban Outfitter

Chapter 16: Bright Blue Shooting Star

One More Thing