Issue South America Calvin Royal III 2025

Description

A monochromatic studio photograph features the upper torso of an African American man with short, dark, curly hair looking towards the right. His arms are down. The light-skinned arms and legs of a second person are wrapped around him, holding him up. The monochrome palette emphasizes skin tones and textures, set against a plain background. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the contours of the subjects' bodies, and creating a sense of intimacy. The photograph is a portrait orientation.