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Shelly King for Plume Beauty - Curvy Model, Pageant Queen & Author

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | By: Cynthia Bennett Photography, LLC

Plume Beauty Launch Series | Part 6: Shelly King

 

Power, Poise & Purpose

When Shelly King steps onto a set, the room changes.
A curvy runway and print model, pageant queen, and published author, she embodies confidence with every pose — proof that grace and strength can exist in the same frame.

For this Plume Beauty Launch Series session, Shelly radiated timeless beauty with a modern edge. Her deep berry lip, warm contour, and soft lashes reflected Plume Beauty’s philosophy: real beauty amplified, not masked.

 

Model: @issaqueen2.0

Photography: Cynthia Bennett Photography

Hair: Pretty Hair by Ms. Kim

Makeup Artist: Makeup by Milani

Brand: Plume Beauty

Location: Pinstripes - North Bethesda, MD

 

Shelly King holding Plume Beauty product, showcasing natural glow and polished hair by Pretty Hair by Ms. Kim and makeup artistry by Makeup by Milani.

Crowned Confidence

Beyond the camera, Shelly is a motivator. A pageant winner and advocate for body positivity, she uses her platform to inspire women to embrace every curve and crown.
Her energy is magnetic — part queen, part creative visionary.

The styling in this session mirrored that power: metallic accents, sculpted silhouettes, and elegant movement that celebrated both fashion and self-assurance.

Curvy model Shelly King smiling in studio lighting with berry lipstick and metallic jewelry — clean-beauty editorial.

The Look: Empowered Glamour

The Plume Beauty product lineup spotlighted Shelly’s radiant skin and expressive features:

  • Primer + Foundation: for a flawless, luminous base

  • Contour + Blush: adding warmth and dimension

  • Eyeshadow + Liner: defining strength through subtle contrast

  • Lipstick: a confident finish in rich berry tones

Under studio lights, every product worked in harmony to enhance her natural glow — a seamless reflection of Plume’s commitment to inclusive beauty.

Shelly King posing confidently in a patterned blouse with soft glam makeup — Plume Beauty Campaign portrait by Cynthia Bennett Photography.

More Than a Model

Shelly’s story goes beyond beauty campaigns. She’s a storyteller, leader, and motivator — reminding us that the most powerful look is the one that tells your truth.
Her work as an author champions self-love and resilience, making her a perfect ambassador for a brand built on authenticity.

BTS - Shelly King for Plume Beauty

Step behind the scenes of our Plume Beauty ambassador shoot featuring the radiant Shelly — embodying confidence, natural beauty, and authenticity. Shot at Pinstripes in N. Bethesda, this behind-the-scenes glimpse highlights the artistry and care that go into every frame. Plume Beauty celebrates clean, conscious beauty — and Shelly brings that spirit to life with every pose.

Close-ups of Shelly King with radiant skin and soft lashes — makeup by Milani for Plume Beauty Launch Series.

A Collaborative Vision

This session, produced by Cynthia Bennett Photography, brought together artistry and intention. With Pretty Hair by Ms. Kim and Makeup by Milani, every element — from lighting to styling — honored Shelly’s natural glow and presence.

The result? Editorial sophistication with heartfelt power — exactly what Plume Beauty stands for.

Series Connection: Beauty, Redefined

Shelly’s feature continues the Plume Beauty Launch Series — a visual celebration of ten women, each redefining beauty through individuality, confidence, and creativity.
Every portrait captures something universal: that beauty begins the moment you own your story.

Stay tuned for the next feature in this empowering collection.

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