Ayaka Nihei, Make-up Artist, New York

Description

This close-up portrait features a smiling woman with slicked-back dark hair and bleached brows, captured against a solid blue background. The make-up styling, executed by Ayaka Nihei, highlights glossy dark metallic lipstick and intricate decorative tooth gems applied to her upper teeth. She wears minimalist sculpted earrings that complement the contemporary editorial aesthetic. The lighting is soft and even, emphasizing the smooth textures of her skin and the high-gloss finish of her lips. The composition frames her from the shoulders up with an intimate, candid expression.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Editorial