John Balsom, Photographer, London

Description

A group of six young men stand facing away from the camera, photographed from behind by John Balsom. They are dressed in matching white jackets and trousers, heavily adorned with intricate multicolored embroidery featuring Japanese kanji characters, vibrant floral motifs, and decorative emblems. The coats are covered in detailed stitching and text across the back panels. The figures are captured outdoors at night under artificial lighting, with other individuals partially visible in the dim background. The image has the aesthetic of an authentic documentary portrait.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Desaturated, Warm

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Color

Background

Street

Context

Editorial