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A person lying in bed in a dark room, illuminated only by the glow of a smartphone screen reflecting on their face.

Douglas Adesko, Photographer, New York

Associated creatives

Douglas Adesko
Douglas AdeskoPhotographer

Tags

person looking at phone in bedperson looking at phoneperson in bedsmartphone glow on facesmartphone glowperson in dark roomperson lying in bedwoman looking at phonewoman in bed

Description

This intimate portrait, captured by photographer Douglas Adesko in New York, presents a person lying in bed within a deeply shadowed room. The sole light source is the cool, bright glow emanating from a smartphone screen held in their hands, casting sharp highlights across their face and clothing. The surrounding environment is wrapped in heavy darkness, emphasizing the solitary, late-night engagement with the device. The low-key composition creates a private and quiet atmosphere, focusing intensely on the interplay of artificial screen light and shadow.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Moody

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Pure White (30%)
Jet Black (70%)

Background

Bedroom

Context

Portrait / Headshot