EDITORIAL BEAUTY SHOOTS
Editorial Concept, Art Direction & Campaign Production - A collection of creative and classic close-up beauty work
A collection of editorial beauty shoots spanning bold avant-garde concepts, inclusive multi-model campaigns, and intimate close-up portraiture. Styles range from dark, atmospheric mourning aesthetics and gothic veiled portraiture, to luminous dewy skin, Grace Jones-inspired contemporary portraiture, and fearless AI-visualised creative direction. Custom prop making, hand-applied detailing, and striking styling choices (including birdcage headpieces and Aventurine-adorned veils) add depth and distinction throughout.
Ideal for beauty, skincare, fashion, and cosmetics brands seeking standout editorial and campaign imagery that commands attention.
CREDITS
All Production, Art Direction and Shoot Direction : Lauri King.
AVA
PHOTOGRAPHY + EDITING: Emma Phillipson. Model: Ava from Industry. HMUAs: Ruth Marcella and Nadine. Assistant: Amy. ©2023 Emma Phillipson & Lauri King. All rights reserved.
ALEXIA
PHOTOGRAPHY + EDITING: Emma Phillipson. Model: Alexia from BOSS. HMUAs: Ruth Marcella and Nadine. Assistant: Amy. ©2023 Emma Phillipson & Lauri King. All rights reserved.
LILY
PHOTOGRAPHY + EDITING: Emma Phillipson. Model: Lily from BOSS. HMUAs: Ruth Marcella and Nadine. Assistant: Amy. ©2023 Emma Phillipson & Lauri King. All rights reserved.
THE VIRGIN QUEEN wears an ironic Merry Widow veil adorned with Aventurine beads (hand-applied), said to help promote emotional balance, courage, and confidence. Photography + Editing: Emma Phillipson. Model: Ava from Industry. HMUAs: Ruth Marcella and Nadine. Assistant: Amy. ©2023 Emma Phillipson & Lauri King. All rights reserved.
BIRDCAGE
Grace Jones-inspired contemporary portraiture celebrating beautiful skin and complementary makeup. Photography + Editing: Emma Phillipson. Model: Alexia from BOSS. HMUAs: Ruth Marcella and Nadine. Assistant: Amy. ©2023 Emma Phillipson & Lauri King. All rights reserved.
SERIOUS MOURNER
Photography + Editing: Emma Phillipson. Model: Ava from Industry. HMUAs: Ruth Marcella and Nadine. Assistant: Amy. ©2023 Emma Phillipson & Lauri King. All rights reserved.
SWEAT
Photography + Editing: Emma Phillipson. Model: Alexia from BOSS. HMUAs: Ruth Marcella and Nadine. Assistant: Amy. ©2023 Emma Phillipson & Lauri King. All rights reserved.
“You’re very creative and have fab ideas and concepts. I only said to my colleague last week how much I loved this shot and how we wish we had more like this coming through!” Senior Creative Agent, BOSS Model Management
“So beautiful 🙌” @makeupartistrybyny
“Love 💕💕💕💕💕💕” @ruthmarcellalive
