Close-up portrait of a woman with wet dark hair and deep red lipstick touching her shoulder against a warm amber gradient background.

Close-up portrait of model Anissa Bakhti holding large gold hoop earrings for Elle Arabia editorial

Close-up beauty portrait of a model with dramatic pink eye makeup and red glossy lips wearing ornate silver ear cuffs for Elle Arabia.

Close-up portrait of a model with wet curly black hair and warm copper makeup against a gradient orange background for Elle Arabia.

Elle Arabia Chasing light 2025

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For the Chasing Light project, Elle Arabia presents a series of beauty editorial portraits featuring model Anissa Bakhti. The work centers on a clean, macro aesthetic that emphasizes precise makeup artistry and sculptural accessories against a consistent warm, amber-toned gradient backdrop. Fashion editor and stylist Polina Shabelnikova pairs minimalist wardrobe choices with the high-gloss, wet-look hair styling. The portrait series leans into warm-toned palettes, utilizing beauty light and natural light to highlight textures across various close-up compositions.