Zoe Natale Mannella, Photographer, London

Description

This extreme close-up macro portrait focuses on the face of a Black woman with her eyes closed, captured in low-key lighting against a dark background. The most prominent feature is the heavy, textured application of white crystalline or powdery makeup built up along her eyelashes. Her lips are coated in a dark, high-gloss product with subtle iridescent reflections. The skin exhibits rich textural detail and natural pores illuminated by directional light. The intimate framing creates a sculptural, moody aesthetic focusing purely on facial textures and dramatic contrast.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Monochrome

Techniques

Macro, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial