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BrandHerdes Magazine
ProjectBloom & Break
Low-angle close-up portrait of a Black man looking upward against a dark navy gradient background.

Herdes Magazine Bloom & Break 2026

Associated creatives

Jose Carvajal
Jose CarvajalPhotographer

Tags

black man looking upblack manman looking uplow angle portraitmale portraitclose up portrait

Description

Photographed by Jose Carvajal for the 'Bloom & Break' editorial in Herdes Magazine, this close-up portrait captures a Black man from a low angle as he tilts his head upward toward an overhead light source. Sculptural chiaroscuro lighting defines the contours of his face, jawline, and bare shoulder against a deep navy gradient backdrop. The composition creates a stark, contemplative atmosphere emphasized by cool shadows and smooth skin highlights.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Cool

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Background

Gallery, Gradient

Context

Editorial