Emily Hawkes, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking macro photograph by Emily Hawkes presents a dramatic close-up of a mouth with vibrant red lipstick biting into a glossy, perfectly polished cherry. A hand with matching red-lacquered stiletto nails delicately holds the cherry by its stem, descending from the top of the frame. The composition features sharp lighting that creates crisp specular highlights on both the fruit and the lips. Set against a solid, saturated pink seamless background, the image relies on bold primary colors and high contrast for a clean commercial aesthetic. White teeth and a hint of the tongue are visible inside the slightly parted lips, adding texture and realism to the polished studio shot.

Style

Vertical, Commercial, Saturated, Clean

Techniques

Macro, Natural light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Background

Coloured Seamless

Context

Advertising Campaign, E-commerce / Product