Brian Sassmann, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome black-and-white image, captured by photographer Brian Sassmann, presents a candid portrait set outdoors in New York. A person wearing a wide-brimmed straw boater hat with a dark band is seated cross-legged on a weathered stone block or bench. The subject wears a dark long-sleeved shirt and distinct vertically striped trousers, paired with dark leather boots and dark socks. One hand is raised toward the face while holding a pair of eyeglasses, and the background displays classical stone architecture with structural pillars and textured surfaces. The strong contrast and monochromatic grain create a timeless editorial aesthetic focusing on texture and form.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Background

Public Square

Context

Editorial