Kwaku Alston, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up portrait captures an adult African-American woman with short, wavy gray hair. She is wearing a sheer black and white patterned top, a silver necklace, and drop earrings. Her expression is calm and she is looking directly at the camera. The background is a dark, solid blue. The lighting is dramatic, with a blue light illuminating the right side of her face and a warmer light on the left, creating a chiaroscuro effect. The camera angle is eye-level and the composition focuses tightly on her face and upper body.