Andrew O’Toole, Photographer, Sydney

Description

This is a dramatic close-up portrait in black and white, highlighting a woman with spiky, dark hair and intense eye makeup. She gazes directly at the camera with a slightly open mouth, giving the image a sense of rawness. The lighting is stark, emphasizing the textures and contours of her face, from the subtle freckles to the sharpness of her jawline. She wears a dark top with a shiny, possibly leather-like texture around the collar. The background is a soft gradient, likely a studio backdrop, keeping the focus entirely on the subject. The image is presented in portrait orientation.