Brian Sassmann, Photographer, New York

Description

A striking black and white portrait captures a pregnant woman in a photo studio setting. The woman is posed in a front-facing medium shot and is wearing a bra and a grey blazer draped off one shoulder, with dark pants and her hands gently placed on her baby bump. The background is a seamless black, creating a stark contrast. Her blond hair is parted to the side and styled with soft waves. The photograph exhibits a shallow depth of field, focusing primarily on the subject while gently blurring the background. The lighting is soft yet directional, accentuating the contours of her face and form. The monochromatic treatment heightens the textures and adds a classic, timeless quality to the image.