Marie Claire Turkey

Photographed by Ayten Alpun for Marie Claire Turkey, this collection of images offers the reader an exciting combination of sexuality, seduction, mystery, drama and sin. Models Anna, Viola and Ozlem pose as deeply religious figures. Through the shots it becomes apparent that the characters being portrayed by the models are highly tempted by religious sins. The pictures tell a story of sin and regret  through the use of sweeping gowns, monochromatic colours and luxurious femenine lace.

I was particularly drawn to this shot as it showcases the temptation that Jess experiences when she meets Melanie. The styling of dark, sexual garments and provocative composition of the shot alludes to the theme of sin and presents the homosexual nature of the shot as dark and sinful, yet highly sexual. 

 The makeup in the above shot is exquisite. Again, I was drawn to the pale, luminous skin and the flawless appearance of the face. The eyes are the focal point of this shot. Shaped and shaded with browns and ochres, the eyes burn into the reader and create a dark, mysterious and extremely sexual feel to the shot. The eyes appear to be lined with a dark brown, black which has narrowed the eyes and allowed the fresh blue of the model's iris to pop out.