Shaniqwa Jarvis, Photographer, New York

Description

Halle Bailey poses on a burgundy carpet wearing a floor-length burgundy velvet dress and matching head covering for Essence's Black Women in Hollywood issue. The dress features a low-cut neckline. Halle lies on her side, facing the camera. The carpet is a similar shade of burgundy. Her dark hair is styled in microbraids. In the top left of the frame is the magazine title, "Essence." The background is a solid mauve color. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting Halle's skin. The cover lines are positioned next to her image.