Joseph Cultice, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This close-up portrait captures a woman with a dramatic makeup design. The woman has red face paint covering most of her face, with a horizontal white stripe across her eyes and forehead. One eye is closed in a playful wink, while the other, a light brown, gazes forward. Her lips are parted slightly, revealing the tip of her tongue. The lighting emphasizes the red tones on her face, casting the background into deep shadows. The woman wears a black strappy top, adding a hint of edgy fashion to the composition. The shallow depth of field keeps the focus tightly on her face, blurring the rest of her features. The overall mood is bold and provocative.