Brian Bowen Smith, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This portrait features actor Denzel Washington seated against a solid black background with his hands clasped together in the foreground. He is wearing a short-sleeved black t-shirt and a dark wristwatch on his left wrist. The lighting is direct and focused, highlighting his expression as he looks toward the camera with a gentle smile. Above the portrait, bold white and gold editorial typography reads Variety, Much Ado About Denzel, with accompanying cover text. The composition is structured vertically with a clean studio setup.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial