Estetica Magazine ASIA Edition (4/2019)

A degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado, a past career as a model, and currently a professional
beauty photographer. And one peculiarity: in this digitalized era Laura Okita shoots photographs on a medium
format film. Her past as a model left her with some special sensitivity as a photographer that enables her to
approach the faces of her subjects with audacity, as well as an equal amount of delicacy. To burn onto the film an
unusual take on beauty. “Culture and society have always sought to define parameters and specifications for beauty,
but the truth is that they are never constant and are evolving continuously.” This is why she is convinced that each
and every element of a look is important: “Hair, make-up, garments, light, all come together to create the shot, the
success of which depends on the model, the inspiration of the moment, and the concept that I want to convey.”
For this whole influenced by so many variables, Laura insists that the entire team be on the same page: “Each
professional has their own way of interpreting the concept. I think that knowing the style of each one is essential
to be able to visualize the look before it is created.”
“Art is a great source
of inspiration for
me,” reveals Laura.
“The imagination
that is freed in the
picture can become a
reality through the
hair and the
make-up. The
texture and colours
of a painting are
translated perfectly
by a hair look and
make-up.”