James Macari, Photographer, New York

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This striking close-up portrait features a woman with dark hair and heavy eye makeup, captured while exhaling a plume of smoke. She wears a structured coat featuring panels of black, brown, and vibrant red, paired with an oversized faceted metallic statement ring on her hand and dark nail polish. The composition is tight and engaging, emphasizing the textures of the coat and the billowing smoke against a neutral studio backdrop. Photographer James Macari utilizes sharp focus and direct lighting to highlight the dramatic expression and detailed accessories. The overall aesthetic is bold and editorial, focusing closely on the subject's intense gaze and expressive hand gesture.