Andrew Macpherson, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This dramatic black and white portrait features a profile view of a woman with voluminous, cascading curly hair against a stark dark background. The composition employs high-contrast lighting that sculpts the contours of her face, neck, and shoulders. Delicate highlights trace her jawline, nose, and collarbone while casting deep shadows. Faint repeated text is subtly visible across the darker portions of the frame. Captured in a horizontal framing style by photographer Andrew Macpherson, the image emphasizes texture and form.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot