Brenton Carter, Photographer, New York

Description

A makeup brush and a dual-ended makeup stick from Tarte Cosmetics are presented on a reflective surface. The makeup brush has a bronze handle with bristles that transition from white to a darker color, giving it a gradient effect. The dual-ended stick features contour and highlighter shades in a bronze casing. The caps for both ends are removed and positioned near the stick. The composition is simple, focusing on the makeup items as the primary subjects. The lighting is diffused, creating soft highlights and shadows that accentuate the textures of the brush bristles and the smooth surface of the makeup stick. The environment appears to be a studio setting, indicated by the controlled lighting and clean backdrop.