Delali Ayivi, Photographer, New York

Description

This portrait photograph by Delali Ayivi features a Black woman in her 20s seated against a textured, painted backdrop depicting a landscape with water and silhouettes of figures in boats. She is captured from the side, looking back over her shoulder with a thoughtful expression. Her hair is styled into an elaborate, structural updo with long braided loops framing the back of her head. She wears a patterned long-sleeve top featuring a houndstooth panel across the shoulders and a large floral print on the arms and chest, paired with a blue and black patterned skirt. The lighting is soft and natural, highlighting the textures of her hair and clothing against the painted scenery.

Style

Editorial, Artistic, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Textured Backdrop

Context

Editorial