The Vanity Fair Oscar Portrait Studio is a highlight of the awards season. The portraits are great because they show us normal people a more intimate side to the celebrities we know and love. It reminds us that, despite their wealth and star status, these stars are people like us.

The Portrait Studio started off as an experiment three years ago and it’s only blossomed in popularity. This year, Vanity Fair have partnered up with Instagram and photographer Mark Seliger to show a softer side of the award winners. Seliger has been in charge of taking the eye-catching portraits since the studio began. You only need to take a look at his Instagram to see the high quality of his work.

Vanity Fair have been around for an astonishing 95 years, documenting the fashions and follies of the past near decade. Despite the publication’s age, ventures such as the Portrait Studio illustrate Vanity Fair’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of fashion and entertainment news. The iconic publication’s partnership with Instagram allows us all to bask in the beauty of the star-studded portraits.

We’ve included some below. These portraits highlight a softer side of the biggest stars of the Academy Awards night, while showcasing their beautiful outfits and looks that you may have missed on the red carpet.

If you want to see more photos from the Oscars night, head to the Vanity Fair Instagram page to delve deep.