The power of a woman: poses that inspire me. (Kat)

The power of a woman.

Lindsey Wixson shot by Karl Lagerfeld for fall/winter 2015-2016 collection.

I think this is very empowering. She isn't being prerogative in any way and has a punk rock feel to her. The hard makeup and hair with the soft and floaty fabrics of the clothes give the perfect contrast. She is still feminine but is strong and powerful.

Lindsey Wixson shot by Karl Lagerfeld for fall/winter 2015-2016 collection.

Rose Mcgowan shot by Tony Duran

 I think this is stunning. Beautiful and powerful. I feel like there is a lot of female energy and power in this image. Red symbolises power and it can also signify passion and sexuality so as it might seem suggestive, I feel that its her own power and ownership of that that makes this a powerful image. 

Penelope Cruz shot by Mario Testino date and place unknown.

 Emotions are always powerful and for me women's vulnerability and sensitivity is some of the many things that make women powerful and beautiful. I love this image I feel very emotional looking at it. Its an incredibly raw image displaying raw emotion. 

Penelope Cruz shot by Mario Testino for Allure January 2014

 I feel that this carries on really well from the last one. Women have incredible strength and when facing hardships always manage to keep going. They fix there makeup and carry on. This is a beautiful shot and feels intimate like its a glimpse of her moment. It has a vintage feel also which I love. 

Drew Barrymore shot by Tony Duran 

 This is really stunning. It's light and fun and the lighting and composition are perfect. Lighting from behind is one of my favourites. This is a lovely soft image Drew is vivacious here. 

Rihanna for 'Harpers Bazaar China' April 2015 cover shot by Chen Man  

 I love this one. Rihanna as a chinese princess. This is such a crisp image. So warm and beautiful. Theres so many contrasts here. Her nails and hair and clothes are very hard and edgy but her makeup is very soft and glowy. 

Mary.J.Blige shot by Tony Duran

 Raw emotion here again. This photo says a lot. Its beautifully vulnerable like she's been stripped of everything but herself. beautiful lighting almost like the sun was setting. 

Jessica Chastain shot for Vogue by Annie Leibovitz

 I absolutely Love Annie leibovitz I feel like she always captures the woman's essence in her photographs. She doesn't need to over sexualise her images because her work speaks for itself. She see's that there is more to a woman. This is a beautiful photo of Jessica and a beautiful example of that.