Cosmetic styling in Salt Lake City

Beauty Styling That Captures Mood & Movement

Various shades of pink, bronze, and brown makeup products including eyeshadows, blushes, and highlighters arranged on patterned background.

Beauty products deserve styling that matches their sophistication. My approach to beauty styling goes beyond simple product placement—I create atmospheric narratives that speak to lifestyle, aspiration, and the transformative power of self-care. Each image is a carefully constructed world that invites viewers to imagine themselves within the story.

A leather wallet, a perfume bottle, a small pocket compass, and a bowl of coins on a dark surface.
A white perfume bottle with a brown cap placed among white flower petals.

Photo Credit: Sway Chavez

Layered Visual Storytelling

Great beauty imagery balances technical precision with emotional resonance. I build custom environments that enhance your product's unique qualities—whether that means creating a dewy, botanical spa atmosphere for skincare, a bold editorial backdrop for color cosmetics, or a clean, clinical setting for professional-grade treatments.

My process includes designing and painting custom backgrounds with specific color temperatures and textures that complement your product packaging. I source and create props that add context without competing: vintage perfume bottles, natural elements like stone and florals, fabric textures, mirror surfaces, and lighting elements that create mood and dimension.

From Minimalist to Maximalist

Every brand has a distinct visual language. Some beauty products shine in stark, minimalist compositions that emphasize clean formulation and modern design. Others come alive in richly layered, luxurious settings filled with texture and storytelling details. I work fluidly across this spectrum, always in service of your brand identity and marketing goals.

A green skincare product bottle positioned among lush green leaves and sprigs of herbs, with a dark background and subtle lighting highlighting the natural elements.
A pink and black hair straightener or curling iron standing upright on a pink surface, with a gradient background from light pink to beige.
A spa or relaxation setup on a wooden surface featuring a bath pillow with pink and blue floral pattern, a pink candle with the words 'Love you, mean it,' a bottle of cucumber shower gel, a bottle of violet bath bubbles, a floral sleep mask, a container of bath salts, a matchstick, and a small dish of scattered bath salts.