Emily Maye, Photographer, New York

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Captured from a high angle, a group of basketball players and staff gather in a huddle on a dim court. The scene is illuminated by dramatic red lighting that casts deep shadows and creates a moody atmosphere. Several individuals in sports jerseys and suits stand closely together while conferring. The composition focuses downward onto the tight cluster of figures against the polished wooden flooring of the gymnasium. Photographer Emily Maye employs low-key lighting to emphasize the moody, cinematic quality of the moment.