Justin Ridler, Sydney

Description

Two ballet dancers perform an intertwined, athletic pose against a stark black background in this striking portrait by photographer Justin Ridler. The male dancer supports the female dancer, who wears pointe shoes and a nude bodysuit, creating a sculptural composition of human form and movement. The lighting cleanly illuminates the dancers, highlighting muscle definition and texture against the dark backdrop.

Style

Artistic, Horizontal, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot