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Grown Alchemist, Armani Beauty, Clinique, Diptyque, and Kylie Cosmetics: Five Approaches to Shooting Beauty, From Clinical to Maximal
Jul 07, 2026

Grown Alchemist, Armani Beauty, Clinique, Diptyque, and Kylie Cosmetics: Five Approaches to Shooting Beauty, From Clinical to Maximal

Grown Alchemist is doing something quietly clever here: the image matches exactly what the copy promises. That kind of alignment is rarer than it should be.
Le Monde Gourmand, YSE Beauty, Oribe, ZARINA, and Charlotte Tilbury Product Photography Worth a Second Look (and a Few Hard Questions)
Jun 16, 2026

Le Monde Gourmand, YSE Beauty, Oribe, ZARINA, and Charlotte Tilbury Product Photography Worth a Second Look (and a Few Hard Questions)

Here's a roundup of beauty and fragrance product photography worth talking about, from smart texture work to some genuinely questionable creative decisions.
Chanel, Lancôme, Skoah, Pierre Hermé, and Sanctuary Whisky Product Photography Reviewed: What These Shots Get Right and Wrong
Jun 12, 2026

Chanel, Lancôme, Skoah, Pierre Hermé, and Sanctuary Whisky Product Photography Reviewed: What These Shots Get Right and Wrong

Here's an honest breakdown of what's working, what isn't, and what separates strategic commercial photography from shots that just look pretty.
Inside Marc Jacobs, Kylie Cosmetics, Sarah Creal, Chanel, and Rhode Skin's Product Photography: What's Actually Working
Jun 03, 2026

Inside Marc Jacobs, Kylie Cosmetics, Sarah Creal, Chanel, and Rhode Skin's Product Photography: What's Actually Working

Here is a cross-brand look at what's working, what isn't, and what other photographers can actually learn from these beauty campaigns.
Ferragamo, Dolce&Gabbana, Rhode Skin, Henry Rose, and MAKE Beauty Product Photography Worth Studying
Jun 01, 2026

Ferragamo, Dolce&Gabbana, Rhode Skin, Henry Rose, and MAKE Beauty Product Photography Worth Studying

Here's a roundup of recent beauty and fragrance campaigns worth studying, from smart creative choices to a few technical missed opportunities.
Tom Ford, MAC, YSL, NYX, and Dolce&Gabbana Beauty: What Works and What Doesn't in Recent Product Photography
May 22, 2026

Tom Ford, MAC, YSL, NYX, and Dolce&Gabbana Beauty: What Works and What Doesn't in Recent Product Photography

From concept-to-execution sprints to liquid rendering missteps, this roundup examines what works and what doesn't across recent luxury and mass beauty campaigns.
Boy Smells, Gucci, Chanel, LORE, and 107 Beauty: Product Photography That Earns the Frame
Apr 21, 2026

Boy Smells, Gucci, Chanel, LORE, and 107 Beauty: Product Photography That Earns the Frame

A collection of recent beauty campaigns showing how concept, color control, and prop specificity separate functional product photography from work that communicates instantly.
Dolce&Gabbana, PHLUR, Balmain Beauty, and CYKLAR: Fragrance and beauty photography where lighting precision meets color accuracy challenges
Apr 14, 2026

Dolce&Gabbana, PHLUR, Balmain Beauty, and CYKLAR: Fragrance and beauty photography where lighting precision meets color accuracy challenges

A closer look at recent fragrance and beauty campaigns, where color accuracy can make or break the story and lighting choices reveal both mastery and missed opportunities.
Louis Vuitton, Salt & Stone, MÁDARA, NeoStrata, and OLEHENRIKSEN: Five beauty campaigns dissected for lighting, staging, and technical execution
Apr 10, 2026

Louis Vuitton, Salt & Stone, MÁDARA, NeoStrata, and OLEHENRIKSEN: Five beauty campaigns dissected for lighting, staging, and technical execution

A week of standout beauty campaigns. Louis Vuitton's theatrical warmth, Salt & Stone's smart deconstruction work, plus a few technical missteps worth noting.
Dossier, Valentino Beauty, Cartier, Byredo, and Aesop: Five Product Photography Projects Balancing AI Enhancement, Texture, and Brand Execution
Apr 07, 2026

Dossier, Valentino Beauty, Cartier, Byredo, and Aesop: Five Product Photography Projects Balancing AI Enhancement, Texture, and Brand Execution

Exploring five recent campaigns that showcase the evolving balance between AI enhancement, textural storytelling, and brand-aligned execution in luxury beauty and watch photography.
Makeup By Mario, Loewe, Eve Lom, Guerlain, and Chanel: Five product photography approaches from natural location work to CGI texture mastery
Mar 27, 2026

Makeup By Mario, Loewe, Eve Lom, Guerlain, and Chanel: Five product photography approaches from natural location work to CGI texture mastery

Exploring luxury beauty photography through real-world product launches reveals how brands balance technical precision with authentic storytelling.
Burberry, Tom Ford, Cécred, Dolce&Gabbana, and Charlotte Tilbury: Five Luxury Beauty Campaigns Worth Studying for Product Photography Techniques
Mar 20, 2026

Burberry, Tom Ford, Cécred, Dolce&Gabbana, and Charlotte Tilbury: Five Luxury Beauty Campaigns Worth Studying for Product Photography Techniques

Exploring how luxury beauty brands are rethinking product photography through technical precision, minimal retouching, and elevated compositions that balance commercial clarity with editorial sophistication.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Mecca Cosmetica, Torriden, YSL Beauty, and Aesop: Five Beauty Campaigns That Show How Light and Detail Define Luxury Product Photography
Mar 13, 2026

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Mecca Cosmetica, Torriden, YSL Beauty, and Aesop: Five Beauty Campaigns That Show How Light and Detail Define Luxury Product Photography

High-end beauty campaigns rely on precise lighting, thoughtful composition, and honest attention to detail. This breakdown examines what works, what doesn't, and the technical choices that define luxury product photography.
Element Eight, Mugler, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Clé de Peau Beauté: Five Beauty Campaigns Shot Five Different Ways
Mar 06, 2026

Element Eight, Mugler, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and Clé de Peau Beauté: Five Beauty Campaigns Shot Five Different Ways

Five recent beauty campaigns show how brands use photography to tell vastly different stories: from clinical serums to viral haircare to high-stakes fragrance collaborations.
NARS, Glow Recipe, Darphin, La Bouche Rouge, and Clionadh: When Surface Texture Becomes the Story
Feb 26, 2026

NARS, Glow Recipe, Darphin, La Bouche Rouge, and Clionadh: When Surface Texture Becomes the Story

A look at recent beauty campaigns that caught my eye: from matte textures that mirror their products to romantic styling that prioritizes mood over technical perfection.
Armani Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Chanel, Dior, and Issey Miyake: Lighting and Composition Techniques in Luxury Beauty Photography
Feb 25, 2026

Armani Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, Chanel, Dior, and Issey Miyake: Lighting and Composition Techniques in Luxury Beauty Photography

Six luxury beauty brands, six different approaches to product photography—from Lunar New Year campaigns to foundation launches. Here's what worked, what didn't, and the technical choices that made the difference.
Gucci, YSL, Sisley Paris, La Mer, Benefit, and Burberry: Six beauty campaigns breaking down what works in product photography right now
Feb 18, 2026

Gucci, YSL, Sisley Paris, La Mer, Benefit, and Burberry: Six beauty campaigns breaking down what works in product photography right now

Six luxury beauty brands, six different approaches to product photography—from Lunar New Year campaigns to foundation launches. Here's what worked, what didn't, and the technical choices that made the difference.
LANEIGE, Curology, YSL, Rabanne, Guerlain, and Saltair: Six beauty brands with very different approaches to product photography
Jan 30, 2026

LANEIGE, Curology, YSL, Rabanne, Guerlain, and Saltair: Six beauty brands with very different approaches to product photography

This week's beauty photography roundup spans K-beauty collaborations, Valentine campaigns, and product work that ranges from meticulous to concerning. Some brands nail their visual identity while others reveal rushed compositing and inconsistent retouching.
Dr. Idriss, Sister's Aroma, Jacquemus, Dior, and Makeup by Mario: five beauty brands handling light, texture, and retouching differently
Jan 27, 2026

Dr. Idriss, Sister's Aroma, Jacquemus, Dior, and Makeup by Mario: five beauty brands handling light, texture, and retouching differently

Behind every standout beauty campaign is a deliberate choice—whether it's trusting natural light, leaning into texture, or letting the product carry the frame without over-styling.
Guerlain, Biodance Skincare, Prada, Revlon, and Rhode: What Makes Beauty Product Photography Work (and What Doesn't)
Jan 20, 2026

Guerlain, Biodance Skincare, Prada, Revlon, and Rhode: What Makes Beauty Product Photography Work (and What Doesn't)

Examining five beauty campaigns reveals what separates confident product photography from missed opportunities, from Guerlain's upcycled denim collaboration to Rhode's texture-forward approach.