Erik Tanner, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome portrait features a bald man with a full dark beard and mustache, captured in a close-up framing against a plain textured background. He wears a dark knit crewneck sweater and gazes toward the camera with a serious expression. The dramatic chiaroscuro lighting highlights the contours of his face, casting deep shadows that emphasize his features. The composition is rendered in black and white with a soft, grainy texture, highlighting the fine details of his facial hair and the knit pattern of his sweater.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot