Jabari Jacobs, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This black and white fashion photograph features four Black adult males dressed in streetwear against a clean white backdrop. One man is crouched in the lower right, wearing a leather jacket and distressed jeans. Another is posed in a similar crouched position in the upper left. The third man is positioned in the center is leaning forward, his torso bare under an open leather jacket. The fourth man is upside down in the upper center. Each of the men is styled with dreadlocks. The lighting is stark, enhancing the monochromatic tones and emphasizing the textures of the clothing and the men's skin. The composition utilizes asymmetry and varying poses to create visual interest.