Mary Ellen Matthews, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features comedian Jerry Seinfeld dressed in a sharp black suit, white shirt, and dark tie, standing with his arms crossed and a lollipop in his mouth. He leans against a dark, ornate lamppost adorned with colorful rectangular stickers that provide vibrant pops of pink, blue, and yellow against the otherwise desaturated scene. Soft atmospheric haze or smoke drifts at the base of the frame, adding depth to the dramatic studio lighting. Captured by photographer Mary Ellen Matthews, the image employs a classic black-and-white aesthetic with selective color highlights on the background stickers. The composition creates a sophisticated yet playful mood centered around the iconic subject.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Nostalgic

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Broadcast & TV Networks

Color

Background

Street

Context

Portrait / Headshot