Giampaolo Sgura, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a woman with dramatically voluminous, windswept dark hair framing her face. She wears a light-colored turtleneck top and gazes directly forward with a serious expression. In the foreground, a silhouetted gloved hand is raised with fingers spread wide next to her face. The lighting creates subtle gradations on her skin and clothing while emphasizing the texture of her hair. The composition is set against a plain grey background, focusing attention entirely on the subject.