Diego Merino, Photographer, London

Description

This is a striking black and white studio portrait of a woman. The subject is an African American woman with short dark hair, adorned with decorative rhinestones arranged in a curved line across her forehead. She is wearing a crisp, white collared shirt that contrasts with her dark skin tone. The background is a smooth, neutral grey, and the framing is a close-up shot, focusing primarily on her face and upper torso. The image is high-contrast, with deep blacks and bright whites, giving it a classic and timeless aesthetic. The logo for L'Officiel magazine is visible in the lower-left corner.