Thursday, October 23, 2025 | By: Cynthia Bennett Photography, LLC
Every face tells a story — and this Plume Beauty Launch Series is our way of celebrating individuality through light, texture, and tone. This campaign brought together ten incredible women, each embodying a different dimension of confidence and creativity.
Shot for Plume Beauty, this series focuses on clean formulations, effortless radiance, and the art of enhancing what’s already beautiful. Through our lens, we set out to capture more than makeup — we captured authenticity in motion.
The spotlight today shines on Erica Nichole — a model, dancer, and digital creator whose energy fills the room before the camera even clicks. Known as a “brand bestie” to her audience, Erica brings a contagious warmth and professionalism that makes collaboration a joy.
Shot on location at Pinstripes Bowling Alley in Gaithersburg, MD, her session blended the vibrancy of the space with her own electric presence. Every frame reflected her signature poise — bold yet soft, refined yet approachable.
From her expressive eyes to her radiant smile, Erica embodies everything that Plume Beauty stands for: confidence, clarity, and connection.
Our goal was to accentuate Erica’s natural features using Plume Beauty’s clean-beauty essentials — creating a look that glows effortlessly in any light.
Products used:
Primer for a smooth, hydrated base
Foundation for even tone with natural texture
Blush for a soft flush of color
Eyeshadow & eyeliner to define her gaze
Contour for subtle depth
Lipstick to complete a polished, confident finish
Each product worked in harmony to highlight her authentic beauty, never overpowering her natural charm.
For this shoot, we leaned into natural tones and movement — allowing Erica’s background as a dancer to guide her posture and rhythm. We used a blend of strobes and reflectors along with the controlled environment at Pinstripes, which offered the perfect blend of style and spontaneity, resulting in imagery that feels cinematic yet grounded.
As photographers, our mission at Cynthia Bennett Photography is to reveal personality through portraiture — to create space for authenticity and empowerment. Erica delivered that and more.
Collaborating with Plume Beauty allowed us to merge artistry and purpose. Their focus on clean ingredients and inclusive tones mirrors our belief that photography should honor individuality, not conformity.
This campaign isn’t just about beauty — it’s about self-expression without limits.
This feature is part of our ongoing Plume Beauty Launch Series, where we spotlight ten inspiring women who define beauty on their own terms. From bold color stories to subtle minimalist looks, each session reveals a different facet of what it means to be confident, creative, and unapologetically yourself.
Stay tuned as we continue to share more from this incredible collaboration — including our next feature from the Plume Beauty team and a special behind-the-scenes look with founder Adelaide Quarshie.
Plume Beauty Launch Series — Captured by Cynthia Bennett Photography
Photography: Cynthia Bennett Photography
Beauty Products: Plume Beauty
Model: Erica Nichole (follow her on instagram)
Hair: Pretty Hair by Ms. Kim
Makeup: @jaz.mbym
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