Etienne Ortega, Make-up Artist, Los Angeles

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features Christina Aguilera reclining with her hand posed beneath her chin, wearing a textured net veil across her face and dark leather gloves that extend past her elbows. Her light-coloured, shoulder-length blonde hair features blunt bangs framing her face. She wears dark lipstick and detailed eye make-up crafted by make-up artist Etienne Ortega. The composition is captured in black-and-white with high contrast, highlighting the textures of her garments and the patterned background with vertical light streaks.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot