Alessandro Simonetti, Photographer, New York

Description

This close-up portrait photograph by Alessandro Simonetti captures the profile of a Black man looking downward with a serious expression. He wears a black patterned do-rag adorned with crown and jewel motifs across the band. The lighting is low-key, highlighting the texture of his skin and the fabric of the headwear against a dark, indistinct background. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing entirely on the subject's features and expression.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Moody, Matte

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot