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ProjectAttention Must Be Paid
Black and white portrait of actress Laurie Metcalf resting her face in her hand, wearing a dark pinstriped blazer.

Attention Must Be Paid 2026

Associated creatives

Paola Kudacki
Paola KudackiPhotographer
Daniel Edley
Daniel EdleyFashion Editor/Stylist

Tags

laurie metcalflaurie metcalf portraitwoman resting chin on handwoman in pinstripe suitpinstripe blazerblack pinstripe blazerpinstripe suit jacket

Description

Actress Laurie Metcalf poses for a studio portrait in a pinstriped tailored suit jacket, captured in black and white. She rests the side of her face against her hand, looking directly toward the camera with a solemn and focused expression. The composition utilizes soft directional lighting that casts gentle shadows across her features and the smooth grey studio backdrop. Styled by Daniel Edley and photographed by Paola Kudacki for The New Yorker feature titled 'Attention Must Be Paid.'

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Monochrome

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Off-Black (70%)

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Editorial