Jared Soares, Photographer, Seattle

Description

This Time magazine cover features a medium shot of a Black woman, presumably a teacher, looking off-camera with a neutral expression. She is indoors, likely in a school hallway, based on the blue lockers visible in the background. The cover text highlights the teacher's years of experience and financial struggles. Dominant colors include blues, grays, and reds, the latter framing the cover. The woman wears a grey shirt and a beaded necklace, and her hair is styled in a natural curly fashion. The image has a slightly desaturated look and is lit with even, natural light.