Andy Mahr, Photographer, Chicago

Description

This black and white portrait features a close-up view of a child wearing a wide-brimmed cowboy hat and a striped collared shirt. The subject looks off to the side with a serious expression, captured in sharp focus against an out-of-focus background. The high-contrast monochromatic grading emphasizes the textures of the woven hat and the fabric of the shirt. Natural light illuminates the side of the subject's face, creating soft highlights and deep shadows. The composition is captured horizontally in a tight medium shot.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot