Brian Steege, Photographer, Chicago

Description

This striking portrait captures a black standard poodle styled with a traditional show haircut, featuring rounded pom-poms on the legs and a full mane framing its face. The subject stands centrally in a vertical composition against a dark, moody background with subtle texture. Soft, directional studio lighting illuminates the deep black fur, highlighting the dense texture and sculptural silhouette of the grooming. Photographer Brian Steege creates a formal, minimalist character study from Chicago.