Aart Verrips, Photographer, Cape Town

Description

A close-up studio portrait features a dark-skinned person with unique facial decorations. Black paint-like markings are visible around the eyes and forehead. Multiple pearls of varying sizes are adhered to the face including the forehead, temples, bridge of the nose, upper lip, and chin. The person's eyes are light colored. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the textures of the skin and pearls. The person poses with a neutral facial expression, filling the frame.