Doug Menuez, Photographer, New York

Description

This candid street photograph captured in New York by Doug Menuez depicts two young women wearing red and white Santa hats and festive patterned holiday sweaters while sharing an intimate embrace on a busy city sidewalk. One woman gently cups the other's cheek as they lean in close, their expressions tender and affectionate. In the background, pedestrians walk past urban storefronts and street signage under natural daylight. The composition utilizes a shallow depth of field, keeping the central couple sharply in focus while softly blurring the surrounding environment and passersby. The color palette centers on vibrant reds and greens from the holiday attire against muted urban tones.

Style

Documentary, Lifestyle, Horizontal, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Event

New Year's Eve, Christmas

Color

Background

Street

Context

Editorial, Fine Art / Personal Project