Erik Tanner, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a black man wearing a white tank top and dark trousers, leaning against a textured wall. Photographed by Erik Tanner, the image employs dramatic high-contrast lighting that casts bold shadows across the wall and highlights the subject's contours. The subject is captured in profile with his hands posed expressively near the surface. The composition uses stark tonal gradations and deep blacks to create a moody, timeless aesthetic.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot