Kate Moore, Photographer, Los Angeles

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This portrait photograph features a black woman with her hair styled in elaborate braids, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. She wears a black halter top with thin straps over her shoulder. The lighting is natural and soft, highlighting her facial features. In the background, a serene ocean shore creates a gentle, out-of-focus backdrop. The composition is a tight vertical framing focused on the upper body.