Kai Cem Narin, Photographer, New York

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This striking portrait photograph by Kai Cem Narin features a close-up profile view of a Black woman with short dark hair. Dramatic directional lighting catches the upper contours of her face in a warm golden hue, creating stark highlights against deep shadow. Her lips are parted with a dark, glossy finish, and a small earring glints on her earlobe. The background is a solid, moody red, enhancing the dramatic low-key lighting and intimate mood of the composition.