Mary Ellen Matthews, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This portrait features comedian Jerry Seinfeld wearing a classic black suit, white dress shirt, and narrow black tie against a stark black background. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, pointing directly forward toward the camera with a focused expression. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting the contours of his face while keeping the background in deep shadow. The composition employs a vertical format that centers the subject. The image was photographed by Mary Ellen Matthews.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot