G L Askew Ii, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This black and white monochrome portrait captures a black man in profile as he sits in a dimly lit studio environment. He is wearing a dark, zip-up track jacket featuring distinctive light-coloured shoulder stripes and a small logo on the chest. His hair is neatly styled in cornrows, and his expression is focused as he works at a console or desk. Strong directional lighting cuts across the lower foreground, creating a bright, glowing haze that contrasts sharply with the dark tones of the background. Another figure is faintly visible out of focus in the background, adding depth to the composition. The photograph was captured by photographer G L Askew Ii.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Analogue / film

Industries

Music

Color

Background

Office

Context

Portrait / Headshot