Bharat Sikka, Photographer, London

Description

This intimate portrait photograph by Bharat Sikka captures a young south asian boy from the chest up. Water streams through his dark, slicked hair, with droplets clinging to his face and a distinct stream dripping steadily from his chin. The subject gazes directly forward with a neutral expression under natural, diffused lighting. The background is softly blurred and neutral in tone, placing total emphasis on the textured realism of the wet skin and hair. The color palette is earthy and warm, enhancing the organic, documentary feel of the image.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Desaturated

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Context

Editorial, Portrait / Headshot