Harper's Bazaar Australia

Nov 2025

Captured for Harper's Bazaar Australia, this high-fashion jewellery editorial series highlights an array of ornate, animal-motif pieces through a lens of refined minimalism. Photographer Jesse-Leigh Elford utilizes a range of studio lighting techniques, shifting between stark high-key contrasts and moody, directional chiaroscuro to accentuate the intricate pavé-set diamond and gold craftsmanship. The series features a series of close-up portraits that emphasize the textural interplay between polished skin and sculpted metal. With fashion styling by Jessica Steuart-Hoyler and hair and makeup by Nicole “Pinky” Thompson, the project maintains a consistent focus on clean compositions and dramatic silhouettes, placing the luxury accessories at the center of the frame.

Editorial