Ayaka Nihei, Make-up Artist, New York

Description

This black-and-white studio image presents a group of six models against a stark white backdrop. Dominating the foreground is a shirtless Black man wearing a pendant necklace. Arranged behind him are two men, one in a white top and the other in a Carhartt denim shirt. Three women are positioned on the left side of the frame, dressed in casual tops and jeans. The lighting is bright and even, typical of photo studio conditions, emphasizing the subjects’ features and clothing. The absence of color and the studio setting focuses attention on the models and their diverse styles.