Delali Ayivi, Photographer, New York

Description

This portrait photograph by Delali Ayivi features two black women seated against a textured blue wall. Both subjects wear vibrant dresses incorporating bold panels of red, green, and yellow satin, accented with large white star-shaped collars. Their hair is styled into elaborate, sculptural braided updos adorned with small decorative beads and shells. One woman has her hand raised toward her forehead, casting a shadow across her face, while both look directly toward the camera with serious expressions. The lighting creates strong, defined shadows across the subjects and the blue backdrop.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot