The teenage years are a tumultuous and thrilling time of self-discovery, and many artists have endeavored to capture the fleeting moments of youthful exuberance and awkward grace. Alon Shastel is…

The teenage years are a tumultuous and thrilling time of self-discovery, and many artists have endeavored to capture the fleeting moments of youthful exuberance and awkward grace. Alon Shastel is one such artist, whose photographs feature carefree adolescents lounging on fruit-laden trees or splashing in misty seas. With a keen eye for light and shadow, Shastel imbues his images with a sensual quality that stirs the senses, while his ability to capture his subjects’ intense gaze conveys a raw and intimate emotion that resonates deeply.