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Brand
Elle UK
ProjectElle Beauty Awards 2026
Close-up black and white portrait of a woman touching her face, wearing a ring and dark nail polish, shot by Thiemo Sander.

Elle UK Elle Beauty Awards 2026 2026

Associated creatives

Thiemo Sander
Thiemo SanderPhotographer
Céline Bourreau
Céline BourreauFashion Editor/Stylist
Maria Olsson
Maria OlssonMakeup Artist

Tags

woman touching facewoman portraitface portraitringdark nail polishhand on cheek

Description

This black and white close-up portrait captures a woman gently touching her cheek, highlighting detailed dark nail polish and a textured ring on her finger. Photographed by Thiemo Sander with makeup by Maria Olsson for the Elle Beauty Awards 2026 project with Elle UK, the composition uses soft lighting and a reflective surface to create a moody, intimate atmosphere. The monochrome aesthetic emphasizes grain texture and high-contrast facial features.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Industries

Cosmetics

Context

Portrait / Headshot