Jake Stangel, Photographer, San Francisco

Description

Captured in natural daylight by photographer and director Jake Stangel in San Francisco, this striking low-angle portrait features a young Black man with a distinctive afro hairstyle walking purposefully down an urban street. He wears a brown sleeveless top and matching trousers, with a white long-sleeved shirt casually tied over his shoulders. In his left hand, he firmly grips a skateboard by its side, holding it downwards as he moves. The low-angle perspective accentuates his forward stride against the corridor of brick buildings and utility poles lining the thoroughfare under a bright, clear blue sky. The composition relies on direct sunlight casting crisp shadows, framing a candid outdoor moment with a warm, naturalistic colour grading.

Style

Lifestyle, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Street

Context

Portrait / Headshot