Kwaku Alston, Photographer, New York

Description

This portrait photograph by Kwaku Alston in New York captures a woman in profile against a deep blue background. She has her dark hair styled in a sleek updo and wears minimalist drop earrings along with a strapless top. The scene is cast in dramatic blue lighting with a contrasting red rim light highlighting the contour of her neck and shoulder. Her expression is calm with a defined red lip, rendered with soft focus on a solid background.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Cool

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Solid Colour

Context

Portrait / Headshot