Jody Rogac, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome portrait features two fair-skinned young adults in a studio setting with a plain grey background. One person, dressed in a light-colored knit top and socks, sits with crossed legs and gazes directly at the camera with a serious facial expression. This person has dark eye makeup. They are embraced by the second person, who wears a dark military-style jacket, dark pants, and light-colored sneakers. The second person also looks directly at the camera. The jacket has visible buttons and a badge. The pose suggests a close, intimate relationship between the two. Lighting is even, highlighting the textures of the clothing and skin. The image is shot at eye level.