SCMP Style South China Morning Post Style Magazine Hands Up! 2025
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Description
A striking close-up beauty portrait of model Lydia Reid for SCMP Style Magazine's 'Hands Up!' editorial, captured by photographer Freddy Persson. The subject looks directly into the lens with an intense, steady gaze, framed by deep shadow across the upper forehead and surrounding perimeter. Dramatic low-key lighting selectively illuminates the contours of the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, and defined dark berry lips, while makeup artistry by Mari Kuno emphasizes subtle smoky eye tones. The composition is tightly cropped and set against a solid black backdrop, creating a stark, high-contrast chiaroscuro aesthetic.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Moody
Techniques
Low-key / chiaroscuro
Industries
Cosmetics
Background
Black Seamless
Context
Editorial