Alex Black, Paris

Description

This close-up portrait photograph features a woman with short dark hair, full eyelashes, and glossy lips holding a lit cigarette near her mouth. The lighting is direct and high-contrast, casting distinct shadows across her face and highlighting her features. Her eyes are closed in a candid expression against a clean, unbroken white background. The composition is tight and vertical, focusing intensely on the subject's face and hand. Directed by Alex Black, the image uses stark contrast and precise framing to create a striking visual.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot