Jessica Craig-martin, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking editorial photograph by Jessica Craig-Martin captures two women at close range in a candid, high-contrast composition. The woman on the left wears a deep red garment with an ornate, jewel-encrusted animal handbag and heavy necklace, her expression tense and wide-eyed. Beside her, another woman in a sparkling red top raises her hand to her throat, displaying a diamond ring and bracelet. The scene is illuminated by direct flash lighting that creates sharp highlights and deep, dark shadows against an obscured background. Rich textures of sequins, fur, and ornate metalwork define the foreground subjects.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Flash

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial