Bryan Sheffield, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This diptych image pairs a night photograph of a brilliant white fireworks display bursting against a dark sky with a candid portrait of two young men embracing indoors. The portrait side features a shirtless man with dark hair, a mustache, and a necklace, smiling slightly as he holds another man who rests his head against his shoulder. The second man wears a dark t-shirt and a beanie, with his arm draped affectionately around his companion. Visible details include tattoos on the arms, bracelets, and a glowing wristband. The lighting is low and direct, characteristic of flash photography, casting sharp highlights and creating a raw, intimate atmosphere.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Desaturated, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, Flash

Color

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project