Maisie Cousins, Photographer, London

Description

This diptych editorial photograph by Maisie Cousins juxtaposes a macro shot of a baroque pearl and blue gemstone earring resting inside an oyster shell with a portrait of a Black woman wearing the same piece. The left frame highlights the textured gold setting and vibrant blue pigment pooled inside the organic shell. The right frame captures the profile of the model against a teal background, draped in a light blue textured garment. The lighting is direct and glossy, accentuating the metallic sheen of the jewellery and the lustrous surface of the pearl. The composition balances microscopic detail with intimate portraiture.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Warm, Glossy

Techniques

Macro

Industries

Jewellery

Color

Context

Editorial