Jason Paige Smith, Photographer, Boston

Description

This is a close-up portrait of an elderly African American man. He has graying hair and stubble. He is wearing a rust-colored V-neck sweater, with a white collared shirt visible underneath. The man is looking slightly off-center with a neutral expression. The backdrop is a mottled teal colour. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the man's features and the texture of his skin. The image is composed in a portrait orientation, with a shallow depth of field.