Erik Carter, Photographer, New York

Description

The image presents two scenes side-by-side. On the left, a woman with beaded braids sits on brick near a pool, a champagne bottle sits in an ice bucket beside her. On the right, a group of people hold champagne flutes, celebrating. The flutes contain clear liquid and are garnished with small flowers. A person in the background is smiling with their mouth open. The lighting appears warm, suggesting an indoor setting with soft illumination. The image is split vertically, with a red tone separating the two scenes.