beauty swatches & cosmetics drips

Creative Cosmetic Photography.

Swatch shots provide a great opportunity to get really creative - utilising the texture and properties of the products to convey quality, texture and variety. Macro photography is an area I personally enjoy and is one of a few tools you’ll rely on when shooting beauty and cosmetic products in great detail - fine enough to capture the character of a silky smooth foundation or the powdery grain of crushed eyeshadow. Checkout some recently photographed cosmetics with a focus on the spill smudge crush and drip

nail varnish spills in pink tones by cosmetics beauty photographer from london chris howlett
cosmetic beauty photographer lipstick smudge with 4 pink tones. Still life photography from london
still life cosmetic photography group. smudges and swatches with cosmetic product group beauty products nail varnish lipstick foundations
cosmetic swatches with different skin tone pallet, liquid foundation product in the center.beauty product photography

Macro photography is the art of shooting objects in extreme close. Some swap shots come alive in macro format since the subject is shot in greater than in real life. Physical tools, such as palette knives, syringes and brushes, also help create a number of effects - lipsticks look creamy; liqiud foundation looks moisturising and hydrating; a marbled pool of nail varnish looks glossy and luxurious.

nail varnish swatch, advertising still photography from london beauty product photographer chris howlett
advertising packshot photography, creative cosmetic liquid drip with striking red nail polish
pink blush nail varnish spill advertising cosmetic packshot photography
peach red and nude colours mixed together to create nail varnish creative product swatch

I have a dedicated tool box to create the styling elements to my photography and access to great team of beauty and cosmetics stylists when needed. So no matter how small or large your project, we’re set up to accommodate your request. The only limitation is your imagination!

creative still life cosmetic powder crush. Makeup pallets and eyeshadow crushed and surround eye makeup products. Shot in London photo studio

If you’re ready to take your products to the next level with amazing cosmetic & creative still life photography, then get in contact to discuss your project. A great place to start is to look on the socials like Instagram and Pinterest - all your favourite brands are there and it’s a great source of inspiration.

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