Erik Umphery, Photographer, Atlanta

Description

This striking monochrome portrait captured by photographer Erik Umphery features a man dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt underneath. The subject is positioned in a dramatic low-angle perspective, captured through an organic, torn-paper frame that creates a vignette effect. One of his formal leather shoes extends prominently toward the viewer, hovering directly above a basketball resting on the floor. The high-contrast black-and-white grading emphasizes the textured edges of the torn aperture and the sleek lines of the suit. The lighting is directional, casting sharp highlights and deep shadows that enhance the dynamic composition.

Style

Artistic, Horizontal, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

Paper Texture

Context

Portrait / Headshot