Andy Anderson, Photographer, New York

Description

This black and white editorial portrait features a man wearing a wide-brimmed cowboy hat and a patterned button-up shirt. He is holding a lit cigarette to his mouth with his right hand, casting a clear shadow against the textured light wall behind him. Strong directional lighting highlights the contours of his face and hat, creating high contrast throughout the composition. The image was captured by photographer Andy Anderson.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot