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Close-up of a dancer tying ribbons on pointe shoes wearing ribbed leg warmers on a studio floor

Emily Maye, Photographer, New York

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Description

This monochrome editorial image captured by photographer Emily Maye focuses on the intricate details of a dancer preparing for a performance. The frame centers on a pair of hands expertly crossing and tying the long satin ribbons of a pointe shoe. The subject wears ribbed knit leg warmers pulled up over tights, emphasizing the tactile textures of traditional dance attire. The composition is shot from a top-down perspective against a plain studio floor, creating a clean and focused aesthetic. Natural light gently illuminates the scene, highlighting the subtle grain and monochromatic tones of the photograph.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Pure White (60%)
Charcoal (40%)

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial