Tanya+Zhenya Posternak, Photographer, London

Description

This extreme macro photographic portrait, captured by photographers Tanya and Zhenya Posternak, focuses tightly on human lips coated in a thick layer of nude matte lipstick. The shot emphasizes fine vertical cracking and tactile texture across the surface of the lips, partially revealing upper teeth and the inner tongue. The composition utilizes an intimate framing that abstracts the subject into pure texture and colour. Soft lighting illuminates the subtle gradients of the beige cosmetic application against natural tones.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Clean, Tactile

Techniques

Macro, Natural light

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Context

Editorial