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Macro black and white portrait of a Black woman with closed eyes and textured netting across her face by Lucie Sassiat

Lucie Sassiat, Photographer, Paris

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This striking black and white macro photograph by photographer Lucie Sassiat in Paris offers an intimate, close-up study of a Black woman's face. Her eyes are closed, emphasizing the detailed contours of her nose, lips, and skin texture. A patterned netting or veil casts intricate shadows across her features, adding depth and graphic quality to the composition. The high-contrast monochrome grading heightens the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, creating a powerful sense of texture and mood. The tight framing draws intense focus to the expressive, quiet subject.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty, Grainy

Techniques

Macro, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Context

Editorial, Portrait / Headshot