Alex Black, Photographer, Paris

Description

A slender African American woman poses in a studio. She is wearing a strapless black gown with a beaded bodice and a very full skirt. The woman's hands are on her hips and she is looking directly at the camera. The background is a solid white. The studio lighting is bright and even, highlighting the texture of the gown and the model's skin. The model is posing in a way that accentuates the silhouette of the gown, with the bodice fitted and the skirt flaring out dramatically. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication.