Daniel Boud, Photographer, Sydney

Description

This striking portrait features a mature, bald man photographed by Daniel Boud in Sydney. The subject is captured from the chest up, wearing a dark polo shirt against a uniform blue background. A dramatic vertical beam of warm light cuts straight down the center of his head and face, creating a stark contrast with the cool blue ambient lighting that envelops the rest of the frame. He has a serious expression, looking directly toward the camera with furrowed brows. The dramatic chiaroscuro effect highlights the facial contours and skin texture under the narrow beam.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Solid Colour

Context

Portrait / Headshot