Mary Ellen Matthews, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This playful studio portrait features actor Jake Gyllenhaal kneeling against a clean white background while wearing an exaggeratedly large pinstripe suit pulled up over his head to create a humorous silhouette. His face peeks out through the neck opening of the dark navy suit with subtle white pinstripes, wearing a subtle smile and looking directly at the camera. He wears a plain light-colored t-shirt underneath the massive jacket, and the matching pinstripe trousers are bunched around his knees. The lighting is bright and even, highlighting the stark contrast between the dark suit fabric and the seamless white backdrop. The composition places the subject dead center, emphasizing the surreal proportions of the oversized garment.

Style

Editorial, Humorous, Vertical, Clean

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot