Beauty photography often finds its strongest expression through the relationship between light, texture and natural movement. Inspired by Dior Solar Sublimating Oil, this editorial explores how skincare can shape a visual story that highlights healthy-looking, radiant skin through carefully considered photography. Paris-based model Géraldine brings confidence, elegance and authenticity to every image, drawing on her passion for beauty, luxury fashion and visual creativity. In this exclusive interview for L’Officiel Monaco, she shares her thoughts on the editorial, her modelling career and the experiences that continue to shape her creative path.
By Luc Durant
1. Dior Solar Sublimating Oil is all about enhancing natural radiance. What attracted you most to this editorial concept, and what did you hope to express through the images?
What attracted me most was the idea of making the skin itself a central part of the image and highlighting the luminous finish of Dior Solar Sublimating Oil. I wanted the result to feel elegant and polished while still celebrating natural beauty.
2. This shoot focused on light, texture and movement rather than dramatic styling. How did that influence the way you approached posing and expressing emotion in front of the camera?
It encouraged me to keep my movements fluid and my expressions subtle, focusing on how my body and skin interacted with the light instead of relying on dramatic poses.
3. Looking back at the finished editorial, is there a particular image or moment from the shoot that best represents your vision of modern beauty, and why?
Definitely the image where I’m lying down. I love how natural it feels and how the light highlights the skin. To me, it represents modern beauty as something confident and refined without feeling overly constructed.
4. How did your journey into professional modelling begin, and what inspired you to pursue a career in the luxury and beauty industry?
Modelling had always been somewhere in the background. People often encouraged me to try it when I was younger, but at the time, I wasn’t interested. As the years went by, my curiosity slowly grew, and somehow I ended up studying business while also specialising in fashion and luxury, almost as if life was quietly pushing me towards this world all along. Laughs.
5. Having worked in the luxury sector, how has that experience shaped the way you approach fashion and beauty campaigns today?
Working in luxury taught me how much details, storytelling and brand identity matter. When I model, I try to understand what a brand wants to communicate instead of simply focusing on the image itself.
6. Beauty editorials often require subtle expressions instead of dramatic storytelling. How do you prepare yourself to communicate emotion through small gestures and natural movement?
I try not to overthink it because sometimes a small change in the eyes, the hands or the expression can communicate much more than a dramatic pose. I’m also constantly learning how to become more precise and natural with those details.
7. Paris is one of the world’s fashion capitals. How has living and working there influenced your creative development and career opportunities?
Paris really gives people the opportunity to connect with others who share the same passion for fashion, whether they’re photographers, makeup artists, models or other creatives. In my case, I think it’s especially valuable when you’re still emerging because you get to meet people who are also building their careers, create together and grow through those experiences.
8. Which qualities do you believe define a successful beauty model beyond appearance?
For me, adaptability, professionalism and the ability to take direction are essential. A beauty model also needs to understand how subtle movements and expressions can communicate the identity of a product or brand.
9. The beauty industry continues to evolve with new skincare innovations and changing definitions of beauty. What trends do you find most exciting at the moment?
I really like the movement towards enhancing natural features instead of completely covering or transforming them. I also appreciate seeing a broader range of skin tones, features and identities represented in beauty.
10. Is there a fashion house, beauty brand or photographer you dream of collaborating with in the future, and what makes that partnership appealing to you?
Like many models, I would love to work with major fashion and beauty houses, especially on editorial projects, but I’m equally interested in more accessible brands where a wider range of people can feel represented. Versatility is very important to me. I want to move naturally between luxury, beauty and commercial projects.
11. Looking ahead, what are your personal and professional ambitions, and how would you like your modelling career to evolve over the next few years?
I want to build a sustainable career in commercial and beauty modelling, particularly within skincare, cosmetics and editorial, while continuing to explore different creative universes. Ultimately, I want my career to reflect versatility while maintaining my own identity and, most importantly, to keep enjoying what I do. Laughs. And, of course, if some of those opportunities take me to Monaco again, even better!
Model: Geraldine Jean Baptiste @g3hne
Photography / Retoucher: Claude-Arnaud Amougou Abessolo @quaevowstudios
Mua: Pascaline Pandore @psl_mua