Elizaveta Porodina, Photographer, London

Description

This striking portrait features Malala Yousafzai for a British GQ editorial project photographed by Elizaveta Porodina. The composition employs long exposure and light trails, creating a luminous, glowing effect across her face. She wears an elaborate, glittering jeweled headpiece that drapes over her head and hair, paired with a heavily textured, light-reflecting beaded jacket. The dark background emphasizes the high-contrast lighting and celestial starburst refractions radiating from the crystals. The styling by Dena Giannini, hair by Anna Cofone, and makeup by Laura Dominique contribute to the ethereal aesthetic.