Jeff Vallee, Photographer, New York

Description

A black and white portrait features a Black woman with a wide, joyful smile. She's dressed in a velvety black long-sleeved top and matching pants, and poses with one hand on her hip and the other extended towards the camera. The indoor setting is simple with a plain grey backdrop, and the lighting is soft and diffused, emphasizing her facial expression. Her short, curly hair frames her face, and the black and white tonality adds a timeless quality to the image.