Jeremy Liebman, Photographer, New York

Description

This vertical editorial photograph captured by Jeremy Liebman features a man with a large afro hairstyle wearing a grey suit and no shoes while hauling an oversized white cello case up a narrow, worn wooden staircase. The harsh direct lighting illuminates the scene from above, highlighting the texture of the weathered stairs and the scuffed exterior of the musical instrument case. The man looks directly back over his shoulder toward the camera with a strained expression while navigating the tight indoor corridor. A smaller black instrument case is wedged into the stairwell behind him. The composition employs a high-angle shot looking down the flight of stairs, emphasizing the awkward and heavy burden.

Style

Editorial, Humorous, Vertical, Gritty

Techniques

Flash

Color

Background

Alley

Context

Editorial