Amanda Pratt, Photographer, New York

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A close-up lifestyle portrait captures a young Black boy resting his chin in his hand, looking directly at the camera with a gentle expression. He wears a long-sleeved button-down shirt featuring color-blocked panels of pale blue, pink, yellow, and green. In the background, other individuals are partially visible reclining on a neutral upholstered surface. The soft, natural lighting enhances the warm, candid atmosphere of the scene. The composition is intimate and relaxed, highlighting pastel tones and crisp apparel textures.