Andre Wagner, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a Black man with cornrows and a beard, captured by photographer Andre Wagner in New York. He is seated and holds a lit cigarette, exhaling a plume of smoke that curls across the dark background. The lighting is dramatic and low-key, highlighting his serious expression and the texture of his t-shirt and tattoos. The composition is intimate, focusing closely on the subject with a shallow depth of field.

Style

Cinematic, Square, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot