Brad Ogbonna, Photographer, New York

Description

Two young Black men stand side-by-side in a photo studio with a checkered floor. They both wear matching button-down shirts patterned with repeating faces and striped pants with tasseled cuffs. The shirts are black and white, while the pants are striped in tones of gray. Both men wear black shoes. The background is a mottled grey wall. The lighting appears to be from a soft, diffused source, creating even illumination across the scene. The image is monochrome, lending it a timeless feel. The composition is simple and symmetrical.