Fake Press Credentials to the Palace

Barely holding his excitement, Terry Check paced the small hotel room. At fifty years old, he had left his engineering career behind, traded in the spreadsheets and blueprints for the thrill of adventure. He had always dreamed of something bigger, something more daring. So, when the idea hit him—masquerading as a journalist to travel the world—it seemed like the perfect way to finally inject excitement into his life.

An Exploration of Identity and Imagination

Story and Photography by Terry Check

Full Circle: When Fashion’s Luster Fades

A few years after many Gen Z individuals embarked on the glamorous journey of fashion modeling, reality started to set in. What began as a dream of fame, fortune, and freedom gradually turned into a grind they hadn’t anticipated. The fast-paced world of fashion, with its relentless pressure to stay relevant, look perfect, and continually grow their social media following, wore them down. The once-thrilling life in front of the camera had lost its sheen, and many began to reconsider what they truly wanted out of life.