Erik Tanner, Photographer, New York

Description

A striking monochrome close-up portrait captures the profile of an older man with a full grey beard, mustache, and short-cropped hair. His gaze is directed thoughtfully away from the camera, adding a candid quality to the composition. The lighting creates deep shadows and stark highlights across the facial features, emphasizing texture in the hair and skin. He is dressed in a collared shirt under a dark jacket, visible along the lower edge of the frame. The intimate framing focuses closely on the subject against a neutral, dark background.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot