Jake Chessum, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white portrait features a mature man with a neatly trimmed beard and short grey hair, wearing dark-rimmed glasses. His gaze is directed towards the camera. His hands are raised in the foreground, creating a shallow depth of field. The background is dark, drawing attention to the subject's face. The man is wearing a dark top, the texture of which is clearly visible in the monochromatic palette. The framing is tight, adding intimacy and immediacy to the photograph. Overall the image is sharply focused with good contrast between light and shadow.