Alex Black, Paris

Description

This striking black and white monochrome portrait features a black man in his 20s or 30s balancing a basketball on his fingertip in the foreground. He gazes directly at the camera with a serious and composed expression. He wears a light-colored zip-up athletic jacket. The background consists of a plain tiled wall, creating a clean, high-contrast studio environment. The lighting is focused and dramatic, highlighting the texture of the basketball and the subject's features. This portrait was directed by Alex Black.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot