Adrian Samson, Photographer, London

Description

A black-and-white studio shot shows a model from the waist up against a white backdrop. The model wears a white t-shirt with black trim and the word "HEARTBEAT" printed in a rounded, bold font. The model is centered in the frame and faces forward, but a face cage constructed of pearls covers the area from the forehead to the chin. A wire headdress sits atop the model's head, and miniature objects such as a disco ball, a key, and a toy horn are suspended in the wire. The model's long brown hair is parted in the middle and falls over the shoulders. The image has a stark, contrasty effect.