Essence Magazine Best in black beauty awards 2026

Description

A full-length studio fashion portrait photographed by Brendan Wixted for Essence Magazine's Best in Black Beauty Awards. The smiling Black female model stands barefoot against a crisp, high-key white background, wearing an off-white sleeveless open-knit crochet midi dress with a textured hem. Her dark hair is sculpted into a geometric silhouette styled by Jawara, paired with clean manicured nails by Dawn Sterling and styling by Dione Davis. The lighting is diffused and bright, accentuating the organic texture of the garment and the warm glow of the subject.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean, Minimalist

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial