Alistair Taylor-Young, Photographer, New York

Description

This intimate macro photograph by Alistair Taylor-Young focuses tightly on a pair of dark, glossy lips. The composition utilizes a very shallow depth of field, rendering the features in a soft, dreamy blur with a distinct highlight catching the lower lip. High-contrast monochromatic or desaturated tones accentuate the rich textures and sensual contours of the subject. The lighting is soft and directional, creating gentle gradients across the mouth and lower nose area. Captured with an artistic sensibility, the image abstracts the human form into a study of texture and form.

Style

Artistic, Horizontal, Sensual, Desaturated

Techniques

Macro

Industries

Cosmetics

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot