Elle UK: Bring The Heat | Dior Beauty

Jul 2025

Bring The Heat is a beauty editorial feature produced for Elle UK in collaboration with Dior Beauty. The series centers on a collection of close-up portraits of model Dagmar Janssen, showcasing vivid, high-saturation cosmetic applications. Photographer Lulu Mcardle and art director Zoya Kaye utilize soft, diffused beauty lighting to emphasize intricate makeup details, ranging from gradient eyeshadows to glossy, high-shine lip finishes. The editorial adopts a clean, polished aesthetic, incorporating elements such as macro focus and consistent studio lighting to highlight natural skin texture and precise technical application. Key contributions include hair styling by Declan Sheils, makeup artistry by Joey Choy, and manicures by Jenni Draper.