Michael Baumgarten, Photographer, Paris

Description

This extreme close-up photographic portrait captures a model whose face is heavily caked in a thick, cracked layer of neutral-toned clay or plaster. The eyes gaze upward, framed by uniquely textured, beaded dark eyelashes against light irises. The lips feature a vibrant, saturated application of pink, yellow, and green pigments that contrast sharply with the muted, textured facial mask. The lighting is direct, casting subtle shadows and emphasizing the tactile, rough surface of the skin treatment. Photographed by Michael Baumgarten, the piece showcases an avant-garde approach to beauty and portraiture.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Tactile

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot