Joshua Pestka, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking vertical beauty portrait by photographer Joshua Pestka captures a Black woman with dark, slicked-back hair posing against a clean neutral grey backdrop. She is wearing an ornate black garment with sculptural sheer overlay elements and dark textures. Her hand is raised near her face with one finger gently touching her lips, highlighting soft pink manicured nails. Prominent accessories include large, intricate gold hoop earrings encrusted with subtle crystals and a wide gold cuff bracelet on her wrist. The lighting is soft and directional, emphasizing the contours of her face and creating a polished, editorial aesthetic.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot