Joan Reidy, Fashion Stylist, New York

Description

This is a close-up portrait of a woman wearing dramatic makeup and a statement cowrie shell necklace. The woman has her hair pulled back, highlighting her face and the makeup application which includes green and brown eyeshadow. Her lips are glossy with a plum shade. The necklace is a large collar of cowrie shells arranged in concentric rows. The background is a smooth, neutral gray. The lighting is even, providing clear visibility of the details in both the makeup and the necklace. The camera angle is straight on, capturing the woman's gaze directly.