Erik Tanner, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome portrait photograph by Erik Tanner captures a man seated with his hands clasped over a dark, highly reflective table surface. His face is strongly illuminated while the upper portion of his head is bright and washed out, creating an intense high-contrast aesthetic. A clear, sharp reflection of his face and beard appears inverted on the polished tabletop directly beneath his hands. He is wearing a dark jacket over a dark top, and a metallic watch bracelet is visible on his left wrist. The background consists of dark vertical pleated curtains flanked by two light-coloured chairs, framed symmetrically in a moody black and white composition.

Style

Horizontal, Cinematic, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot