Sabine Villiard, Photographer, Paris

Description

This striking close-up portrait by photographer Sabine Villiard captures a Black woman with her eyes tightly shut, squinting against bright sunlight. Her expression is intense, with prominent lips coated in a vibrant, glossy orange lipstick that accentuates the gap between her front teeth. She wears striking turquoise mascara along her upper lash line, providing a vivid pop of color against her deep skin tone and the warm, direct lighting. Clear, spherical beads are threaded into her braided hair at the top of the frame, catching the light sharply. The composition is an extreme macro crop focusing entirely on the facial features, highlighting skin texture and expressive styling.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm, Raw

Techniques

Macro, Natural light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Context

Editorial