Christopher Patey, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This studio portrait features three men posed together under dramatic directional lighting, captured by photographer Christopher Patey in Los Angeles. The central figure is seated on a metallic wire chair, leaning forward with clasped hands, wearing a dark blue shirt and dark trousers. Flanking him are two standing men: one on the left in a dark jacket and brown trousers, and one on the right in a plum-toned collared shirt and matching trousers. Strong warm light streams from the upper right, casting horizontal striped shadows across the neutral background wall. The composition is vertical with a cinematic mood and controlled tonal contrast, displaying crisp textures in the clothing and footwear.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Warm

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot