Laure Dansou, Make-up Artist, Paris

Description

This monochrome photographic portrait features a black man and woman positioned back-to-back in a tightly cropped horizontal composition. The woman on the right faces the camera with a direct, composed expression, framed by a voluminous, textured hairstyle and wearing dark clothing. The man on the left is captured in profile, looking outward with soft shadows defining his features. The lighting is low-key and dramatic, accentuating the natural textures of the subjects' hair and clothing against a dark, gathered curtain background. Make-up artistry is credited to Laure Dansou.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Fabric Texture

Context

Editorial