Clayton Cotterell, Photographer, Portland

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This black and white portrait photograph by Clayton Cotterell captures a subject in profile with a direct gaze toward the camera. The individual wears a collared, zipped corduroy jacket and a distinct cross earring that hangs from the right earlobe. The lighting is high-contrast and directional, casting strong shadows across part of the face while brightly illuminating the cheekbone, eye, and temple. The shallow depth of field keeps the focus tightly on the subject's expression and clothing textures.