Shades of Beauty
Project Overview
Type: Conceptual Beauty Photography
Role: Photographer & Retoucher
Tools: Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Lightroom, Photoshop
Year: 2024
In diversity there is beauty and there is strength! If everything was black and white, would we still be viewed the same and uphold to different standards than someone that fits in the box that they are trying to place all of us in? Rather than becoming someone’s idea of perfection or meeting their standards, we should all strive to embrace everything that makes us unique such as our hair, skin complexion, body shape, height, and facial features. Most importantly, never let anyone tell you that you are not beautiful!
The Challenge
This series was created to challenge the way society defines beauty. The goal was to strip away distractions and create an equal visual stage where individuality shines by highlighting body types, facial features, and cultural identity without conforming to traditional standards.
The Creative Approach
Each model wore a long black dress and was photographed against a bright red backdrop. During post-production, I transformed the portraits into black-and-white while retaining the red background. This approach created a cohesive collection that emphasizes the unique features of each model rather than their clothing.
Takeaway
This project communicates a simple truth: beauty has no single standard. Through careful styling, photography, and editing, I created a series that celebrates diversity, equality, and the strength found in embracing our differences.