Kevin Mackintosh, Photographer, London

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This vertical magazine cover for Vogue Japan Beauty features a striking sculptural installation photographed by Kevin Mackintosh in London. A carved wooden structure with a circular opening houses a vibrant orange cylindrical candle, from which a thin wisp of blue smoke rises gracefully against a solid cobalt blue background. A small metallic pendulum hangs from a white string attached to the wooden frame, while another string trails down the side. The bold white typography of the magazine title rests prominently across the top portion of the frame. The lighting is clean and directional, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the rich textures of the weathered wood and the smooth ceramic finish of the candle vessel.