Emily Maye, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up black and white studio shot focuses on a ballerina's foot in a pointe shoe, with hands tying the ribbon. The foot is angled to the right, and the hands are positioned around the ankle, securing the ribbon. The ribbons drape around the shoe and extend onto the studio floor. The ballerina is also wearing a leg warmer. The smooth, flat surface of the studio floor provides a neutral background. The lighting is even and soft, highlighting the textures of the fabric and the contours of the foot and hands.