Joshua Pestka, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up shot captures an African-American female's face. The focus is on her features: dark skin, freckles scattered across her nose and cheeks, and wide eyes glancing upwards. A finger gently pulls at her mauve-colored lips, creating an exaggerated expression. The background is a solid, deep red-burgundy color, offering contrast to the warm tones of her skin. She is wearing minimal make-up with glittery eyeliner. The image is lit with diffused lighting.