Jeff Forney, Photographer, New York

Description

This stark monochrome photograph captured by photographer Jeff Forney presents a close-up, gritty portrait of a man holding a lit cigarette to his lips. In the background, another set of hands operates electric hair clippers near the subject's hairline, sending up wisps of smoke and fine hair. The high-contrast black and white styling emphasises facial tattoos, smoke textures, and the raw atmosphere of the setting. The composition is tight and intimate, focusing heavily on the subject's expression and the candid action.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty, Grainy

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Context

Editorial, Portrait / Headshot