Coty Tarr, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features competitive swimmer Kate Douglass captured in a focused, candid moment adjusting her swim cap and mirrored goggles. She wears a athletic swimsuit and a swim cap branded with her name and an American flag insignia. The low-key lighting and deep black background create strong contrast, highlighting the athletic form and intense concentration of the subject. Shot by photographer Coty Tarr, the image emphasizes texture and form through a dramatic black-and-white tonal palette.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Sportswear

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot