Laure Dansou, Make-up Artist, Paris

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a Black man wearing a fitted dark turtleneck and holding a lit cigarette to his mouth. Dense, luminous white smoke billows upward and around his head, contrasting sharply with the dark tones of his attire and the deep shadows. His hair is styled in distinct, neat waves close to the scalp, catching the light. He gazes directly at the camera with a serious, composed expression. The background consists of a creased, neutral-toned fabric backdrop that adds a tactile texture to the composition. The high-contrast black-and-white grading emphasizes the dramatic lighting and rich textures throughout the frame.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Fabric Texture

Context

Editorial