Close-up macro shot of a vibrant green praying mantis perched on a translucent surface against a soft blue background.

Close-up macro shot of an iridescent blue and white orchid mantis perched on a curved glass surface.

An iridescent green and blue beetle resting on a vibrant pink and yellow flower against a teal background.

Close-up portrait of a person with glitter on their skin and a praying mantis resting on their head against a dark background

Macro photograph of a green praying mantis perched on a red surface against a muted grey-blue background.

Close-up macro shot of a patterned green praying mantis perched on dark foliage against a dark background

Close-up of a vibrant blue butterfly resting on iridescent multi-colored textures and liquid gel forms.

Close-up portrait of a spider resting on an intricate, glistening web overlaying a human face in soft lighting

A curled black millipede rests on a textured background filled with vibrant neon pink, green, and blue powder or glitter pigments.

Close-up portrait of a model with iridescent green face glitter, metallic blue lips, and a dragonfly resting on the cheek for Atmos Magazine.

An ant pushing against a glass apple covered in water droplets on a red surface

Close-up of a vibrant orange praying mantis perched on a glossy translucent blue glass form for Atmos Magazine

Close-up of a vibrant blue damselfly resting on an iridescent, translucent flower petal against a dark background.

Extreme macro photography of several black ants crawling over translucent orange spheres against a warm glowing background.

Close-up macro shot of a green praying mantis perched on a smooth, glowing blue surface against a dark gradient background.

Close-up portrait of a person with green metallic makeup next to a green stick insect against a dark aquatic background.

Macro view of an iridescent beetle with blue, red, and yellow markings resting on a pinkish surface with a water droplet.

Close-up portrait of a woman with a bright blue praying mantis resting on her face against a green textured background

Close-up beauty portrait of a person covered in iridescent glitter with insects and dewy droplets on their face, photographed by Elizaveta Porodina.

Atmos Magazine MICRO / MACRO 2025

About

MICRO / MACRO for Atmos Magazine is a detailed editorial series that explores the intersection of human portraiture and the natural world. Through extreme close-up photography, the work blends the intricate anatomy of insects with human features, creating a surreal and tactile visual language. Photographer Elizaveta Porodina employs a moody, atmospheric aesthetic, often using natural light and high-contrast color grading to emphasize biological textures. The series channels a raw, cinematic quality, featuring stylized metallic makeup and iridescent pigments that bridge the gap between skin and exoskeleton. With beauty contributions from hair stylist Amidat Giwa and makeup artist Lynski, alongside casting by Chouaib Arif, the project maintains a consistent focus on macro detail and organic forms.