Erik Tanner, Photographer, New York

Description

This black and white portrait features a black woman with a voluminous afro hairstyle turned in profile with her arms crossed over her chest. She wears a dark long-sleeve top and high-waisted pleated light trousers with a prominent button. The lighting provides soft contrast across her face and hands, highlighting her textured hair and facial profile. The background is a textured neutral grey studio surface. The shot is composed in a vertical orientation with a contemplative mood.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot