Elle Brasil

Dec 2025

Josefina Bietti turns the lens toward the intersection of human form and metallic craftsmanship in this high-end editorial spread for Elle Brasil. Within the demanding realm of luxury fashion, Bietti masterfully navigates the balance between portraiture and product focus, utilizing studio strobe lighting to pull rich, warm textures from gold-toned accessories and minimalist garments. The project leans heavily into the tenets of editorial photography, where the interplay of light and shadow serves to heighten the tactile quality of a sculpted snake-shaped necklace or the sharp, polished gleam of a wristwatch. Under the thoughtful guidance of fashion director Lucas Boccalao, the imagery maintains a cohesive, stripped-back aesthetic that prioritizes the subject’s gaze and deliberate hand positioning over superfluous background details. Each frame captures an intense, direct dialogue between the model and the viewer, occasionally punctuated by subtle, natural light shifts that soften the overall sharpness. By employing a neutral grey-green and dark grey backdrop, the team ensures that the delicate interplay of pearls, rhinestone ear cuffs, and studs remains the undisputed focal point. Through the collaborative efforts of makeup artist Daniel Hernandez and retoucher Matheus Freitas, the work achieves a polished, high-fashion finish that feels both contemporary and timeless. This series stands as a testament to the power of deliberate, detail-oriented composition in modern luxury storytelling.

Editorial, Vertical, Vertical

Studio strobe

Luxury Fashion Houses, Fashion, Fashion