Chad Griffith, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This black-and-white studio portrait features actor Daniel Dae Kim with short, dark curly hair and a direct, serious expression. He is positioned with his arms crossed and his chin resting on his forearms, wearing a simple textured t-shirt. The lighting is soft and directional, accentuating facial features and creating subtle tonal gradients across the skin and fabric. Captured against a clean, neutral backdrop, the composition focuses closely on the subject with an intimate, contemplative register. The image was photographed and art directed by Chad Griffith in Los Angeles.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot