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Amina Hassan posing with voluminous curly black hair in a strapless light grey ribbed dress against a studio background.
Amina Hassan posing with voluminous curly black hair in a strapless light grey ribbed dress against a studio background.

Essence Magazine Best of Beauty Awards 2025

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Essence Magazine spotlights its Best of Beauty Awards through a series of editorial portraits featuring models Amina Hassan and Rhaya Jacobs. Captured by photographer Vanessa Granda, the project leans into clean, studio-focused aesthetics to highlight detailed styling and beauty work. The series features structured fashion choices by stylist Sharifa Morris, paired with dewy makeup artistry by Raisa Flowers. The production utilizes high-key beauty light against a minimalist seamless backdrop, ensuring a precise and polished visual tone for the awards feature.

Brand

Essence Magazine

Credits

Vanessa Granda
Photographer
Sharifa Morris
Fashion Editor/Stylist
Raisa Flowers
Makeup Artist
Trevor Swain
Casting Director
Arlene Hinckson
Manicurist

Industries

Magazines

Styles

EditorialVerticalClean

Techniques

Beauty Light
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