Kendall Bessent, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A striking black and white portrait featuring a Black man with braids, captured by photographer and director Kendall Bessent in Los Angeles. The subject stands with arms wide open, gazing upward in a dramatic pose. He wears a dark puffy jacket layered over a t-shirt, paired with patterned trousers featuring dangling fringe details and a chunky chain necklace. The background consists of heavy, draped curtains creating soft vertical folds behind him, while the patterned floor adds a textured foreground element. The lighting casts strong shadows, emphasizing the dramatic mood and monochromatic aesthetic of the composition.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot