Paper Magazine Essence Is Just Getting Started 2026

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This striking portrait features a Black woman with long, textured curly hair captured in a profile view with dramatic lighting. She is posed against a cool, dark background with visible editorial typography overlaying the image. The composition highlights the subject's silhouette and expressive features under low-key illumination. The project, titled Essence Is Just Getting Started, was created for Paper Magazine with photography by Jack Maffucci and styling by Noah Diaz.