Glass Magazine

Jul 2026

In Pucker Up, a striking editorial spread for Glass Magazine, the focus shifts squarely to the transformative power of color and texture in contemporary beauty. Captured through the lens of photographer Johanna Nyholm, the series leans into a polished, minimalist aesthetic that elevates the humble portrait to an exercise in precise visual storytelling. By employing a mix of natural light and studio strobe, Nyholm creates an environment where every detail—from the deliberate, high-gloss finish of a vibrant coral or deep red lip to the intricate weave of a layered knit—remains in sharp focus. The project feels like a curated study of modern elegance, where the styling, curated by beauty editor Kim Brown, serves to amplify the subject’s natural features rather than mask them. With hair styling by Christos Kallaniotis adding architectural texture to the compositions and casting director Paul Isaac selecting talent like Hannah Motler to ground the imagery in a candid, direct gaze, the work transcends standard beauty photography. These macro and portrait shots move beyond mere vanity, utilizing high-contrast backdrops in matte blue and muted beige to push the subjects to the foreground. The resulting images channel a clean, sophisticated sensibility that feels both timeless and forward-thinking, proving that in the world of high-end editorial, sometimes the most profound statements are found in the subtle, shimmering detail of a single perfect pout.

Editorial, Vertical

Natural light