Heather Sten, Photographer, New York

Description

This portrait photograph by Heather Sten captures a smiling Black woman with long braided hair and facial piercings. She is seated indoors, wearing a colorful, multi-patterned button-up jumpsuit with vibrant blocks of red, green, yellow, and blue. The background is an eclectic and brightly decorated room featuring white walls, a large and distinctive animal painting with yellow flowers, a light blue cabinet, and various whimsical decorative objects. The composition is intimate and warm, with natural lighting illuminating the subject's joyful expression. The overall aesthetic feels casual, candid, and full of personality.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Background

Living Room

Context

Portrait / Headshot