METAL Magazine: The Old Case

Jun 2025

For The Old Case, METAL Magazine presents a series of beauty-focused portraits that explore the intersection of skin texture and layered fabric. Photographer Yulia Plakhotnikova employs a gritty, macro-oriented approach to capture detailed facial topography, utilizing both natural light and sharp flash to define the subjects. The editorial work centers on intimacy and deliberate composition, favoring tight vertical framing and high-contrast color backdrops. Techniques including analogue film and textured overlay effects create a raw aesthetic, emphasizing distinct makeup details like graphic eyeliner and sheer, veiling materials.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Editorial