Eric Guillemain, Photographer, New York

Description

This black and white portrait features a woman with dark hair wearing a white collared shirt, captured by photographer Eric Guillemain. She is positioned against an architectural element with strong side lighting creating dramatic contrast. She holds a lit cigarette, with wisps of smoke curling upwards around her head and hair. The composition is intimate, focusing on her direct gaze toward the camera. The stark tonal range enhances the dramatic mood of the scene.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot