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Five Black women pose on a velvet couch for an Essence magazine cover styled by make-up artist Saisha Beecham.

Saisha Beecham, Make-up Artist, Los Angeles

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Description

This magazine cover for Essence features five Black women posing together on a dark teal velvet couch in an indoor setting with patterned curtains and textured walls. The women wear elegant formal attire including black evening gowns, a sparkly sequin dress, and a white button-down shirt paired with a dark voluminous skirt. The prominent magazine title 'ESSENCE' appears in large white lettering across the top, alongside the subtitle 'THE HOLIDAY ISSUE' and a feature headline reading 'The Color Purple Continues'. Make-up artistry by Saisha Beecham is credited for the polished looks of the cast. The soft interior lighting creates a warm and sophisticated atmosphere for this group portrait.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm, Clean

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Jet Black (60%)
Pure White (20%)

Background

Living Room

Context

Editorial