Jessica Pettway, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

Three wrapped gifts are exchanged among four pairs of hands against a plain purple background. The gifts feature a variety of colorful wrapping papers and tied ribbons. One gift has a floral pattern with colors of pink, green, and yellow. The second gift is wrapped in a watercolor pattern with blue and red tones. The bottom gift is white with gold accents and a large golden bow. The hands are different skin tones and some wear simple gold bracelets or rings. The plain backdrop and simple composition draws the focus to the act of giving and receiving. The lighting is soft and even, reducing strong shadows.