Brandon Hicks, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This intimate portrait photograph features a Black man and woman embracing closely with closed eyes against a solid dark background. The woman on the left wears a light-colored top and has her hands gently cradling the man's neck and face, while wearing a watch on her left wrist. The man on the right wears a blue and white striped shirt and embraces her with his hand resting on her shoulder. Handwritten white text overlay in the lower left portion reads, Because of You, I Learned to Conquer My Fears. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting the subjects against the deep shadows of the background. Captured by photographer Brandon Hicks in Los Angeles.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Monochrome, Nostalgic

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot