Leigh Keily, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This striking monochrome portrait by photographer Leigh Keily captures a subject bending forward from the waist against a dark background. The composition is dominated by an enormous, voluminous cloud of crimped white hair that fans out dramatically around the head, creating a sculptural silhouette. The subject wears dark clothing, and the dramatic high-contrast lighting accentuates the texture of the hair and the stark tonal range of the image. The unique angle and framing draw immediate focus to the oversized hair texture and the stark interplay of light and shadow.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Editorial, Portrait / Headshot