Andre Wagner, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features an older Black man seated in a simple wooden chair inside a New York studio. He has a serious expression, with his hands pressed together near his face in a contemplative pose. He wears dark trousers, a t-shirt, and a dark scarf or shawl draped around his shoulders, complemented by heavy boots. The background combines a dark studio backdrop on the left with a window and exposed brick wall on the right, where a potted plant sits on the sill. The lighting is directional and moody, casting soft shadows that highlight the textures of his clothing, the wooden floorboards, and the architectural elements of the space. Photographed by Andre Wagner, the composition carries an intimate and introspective tone.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Set-dressed

Context

Portrait / Headshot