Leigh Keily, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This black and white portrait features a man leaning casually against an exterior brick wall, captured by photographer Leigh Keily. The subject wears a dark, heavy overcoat, a white button-down shirt, and a dark tie, posing with a hand in his pocket while holding a cigarette near his face. Strong directional lighting casts a distinct shadow on the textured brick background, creating high-contrast monochrome tones. The composition presents an atmospheric, cinematic feel with stark highlights and deep shadows.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Residential Building

Context

Portrait / Headshot