Jake Michaels, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

An elderly Black man stands outdoors in Los Angeles, captured in a medium close-up shot by photographer Jake Michaels. He wears large tinted aviator-style sunglasses, a light yellow dress shirt, a bright yellow tie, and a dark patterned blazer featuring yellow floral motifs and black lapels. His expression is serious and contemplative as he looks slightly away from the camera. The background shows the exterior of a storefront with glass windows reflecting ambient light, alongside vertical red, white, and blue architectural details. Natural daylight illuminates the subject, highlighting the sharp textures of his suit fabric and gray hair.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Retail Storefront

Context

Portrait / Headshot