Dirk Rees, Photographer, Cape Town

Description

A close-up portrait features a Black woman wearing a vibrant headscarf with a complex pattern of blue, red, and gold. Her dark hair is styled, and she is wearing a gold necklace and small stud earrings. She has a neutral facial expression, and her gaze is directed towards the left. She wears a top with a similar pattern of blue, red, and gold. The backdrop is a plain white or light grey, creating a soft contrast with her dark skin. The image is cropped on all sides by architectural elements of marble and stone and a blue sky, making the image appear to be photographed in situ. The lighting is soft, illuminating her face evenly and accentuating her features.