Cruz Valdez, Photographer, New York
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Description
This high-contrast monochrome portrait by photographer Cruz Valdez features a Black woman with long, cascading box braids styled over one shoulder. She wears a light-coloured cardigan over dark bottoms, accented by a layered choker necklace and pearls around her neck. Her expression is direct and intense as she leans forward toward the camera. The background consists of a heavily textured, weathered surface that adds a gritty, raw quality to the composition. The lighting is directional, casting sharp highlights and deep shadows that emphasize the high-contrast aesthetic.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty
Industries
Designer Fashion
Context
Editorial