Edward Lampley, Hair Stylist, New York

Description

A Black woman stands in a photo studio with a confident expression. She wears a sculptural, dark, avant-garde gown. The gown's silhouette is bulbous at the shoulders and hips, cinched at the waist, with a long skirt. Her dark hair is styled in an elaborate updo. Her makeup is minimal, with blue eyeshadow. The background is a smooth, graduated blue, lit from the front. The lighting gives the image a dramatic feel. The floor is black, which contrasts with the background. The shot is a medium shot that captures the full form of the subject.