Franck Malthiery, Photographer, Milan

Description

A black-and-white studio portrait features a smiling child with blonde hair. She wears a large, dark satin bow headband. Her dress is black with a semi-sheer, ruffled texture at the neckline. The child gazes slightly off-center, her lips gently curved in a smile that reveals the tips of her teeth. The background is a seamless studio backdrop, providing a smooth and neutral canvas that directs all attention to the portrait's subject. The photograph is characterized by balanced lighting and a medium shot framing the child's upper body. There are visible textures in the hair and dress, contrasting the smooth backdrop.