Essence Magazine
Best in black beauty awards








Brand
ProjectBest in black beauty awards
Date
Jul 2026
Description
Essence Magazine presents a series of studio portraits for the Best in Black Beauty Awards, capturing a range of editorial perspectives on modern aesthetics. Photographed by Brendan Wixted, the campaign prioritizes clean, high-key studio lighting to emphasize texture and form. The project features fashion styling by Dione Davis and intricate hair design by Jawara, showcasing sculptural silhouettes and graphic, polished looks. Manicurist Dawn Sterling provides detailed work on nail artistry, completing the editorial aesthetic across these vertical compositions.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Clean
Color
Jet Black
Background
White Seamless
Context
Editorial
Associated creatives
5000+ creatives to discover
Sign up to gain access to the entire directory. It’s free.
Visie is a curated library of creative professionals.



