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Kelsea Ballerini for Byrdie’s February 2025 special issue. The cover story follows a pivotal moment in her Patterns era, spanning songwriting, personal growth, The Voice, and the next chapter of her career. Sculptural chairs, layered carpet, restrained rooms, and a muted palette move the portraits between graphic tension and quiet intimacy.

Client
Byrdie
Year
2025
Role
Set Designer
Format
Special Issue Cover Story
Kelsea Ballerini seated in a navy sculptural chair
Kelsea Ballerini reclining on a green ottoman
Kelsea Ballerini in the pink chair set
Kelsea Ballerini in a black and white chair portrait
Kelsea Ballerini reclining on white carpet
The Index

People & Credits

Editor in Chief
Hallie Gould
Writer
Eden Stuart
Photographer
Dana Scruggs
Director
Josh Herzog
Makeup
Kelsey Deenihan
Hair
Jacob Rozenberg
Nails
Aki Hirayama
Stylist
Rob Zangardi
Stylist
Mariel Haenn
Stylist Assistant
Jill Petry
Tailor
Todd Thomas
Set Designer
Ethan Lunkenheimer
Set Design Assistant
Annalisa Hardin
Beauty Direction
Hallie Gould
Creative Director
Jenna Brillhart
Photo Director
Kelly Chiello
Social Director
Star Donaldson
Photo Editor
Amanda Lauro
Special Projects Director
Jason Sheeler
Behind the Scenes

BTS

Kelsea Ballerini, behind the scenes image 1
Kelsea Ballerini, behind the scenes image 2
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