Erik Umphery, Photographer, Atlanta

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This portrait by photographer Erik Umphery features a Black man in his 30s with a wide-eyed, surprised expression while peering through a handheld magnifying glass. He is dressed in a vibrant red floral blazer, a white dress shirt, and a black bow tie, leaning forward across a light marble desk. Behind him stands an ornate white high-backed chair and a dark built-in bookcase filled with books, small frames, and decorative objects. The lighting is crisp and controlled, highlighting the rich textures of his patterned jacket and the polished surfaces of the desk.