James Macari, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking close-up portrait features a woman's face tightly wrapped in shimmering, wrinkled clear plastic sheeting that creates unique light refractions and textures across her skin. Her dark brown eyes glance sideways, accented by bold, luminous neon green eye shadow and mascara applied heavily along the upper and lower lids. Her lips are painted in a rich, saturated crimson red, contrasting sharply with the pale skin tones and the surrounding transparent barrier. The composition captures intimate detail, emphasizing the glossy texture of the plastic and the precise application of colorful cosmetics. Photographed by James Macari in New York, the image employs directional lighting to highlight the glossy surfaces and complex interplay between organic skin and synthetic film.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Neon, Clean

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Context

Editorial