Lars Botten, Photographer, Paris

Description

This is a black and white close-up portrait of an adult woman with gray hair styled in a high bun. She is wearing hoop earrings and a dark-colored coat or jacket. Her facial expression is neutral. The background is a soft, light color, which creates a stark contrast with her dark clothing. The lighting is soft and even. The composition focuses sharply on her face and upper body, with shallow depth of field. Some strands of her hair are loose around her face. The image is shot at eye-level.