Jessica Craig-martin, Photographer, New York

Description

An older woman with blonde hair is captured in profile against a dark background, holding a detailed white lace parasol overhead. She wears a black garment accented by a multi-strand pearl necklace, black lace gloves, pearl earrings, and a dark wristwatch. The harsh lighting illuminates her face and the stark white parasol while plunging the background into deep shadow. The composition emphasizes high-contrast textures between the intricate lace and the dark apparel.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Moody, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial