G L Askew Ii, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This is a black and white portrait of an adult male with fair skin, who is centered in the frame and facing directly forward. He has a long, bushy beard that extends down his chest and shoulder-length hair with some spiky parts on top of his head. The man is wearing a dark crew-neck shirt. The background is a plain, bright white, which creates a high contrast with the subject's dark shirt and beard. The lighting appears to be diffused, highlighting the details in his face and hair, and it's a close-up shot, focusing attention on his facial features and the texture of his beard. The camera is at eye level, giving the viewer a sense of direct connection.