Luis Sanchis, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking portrait captured by photographer Luis Sanchis features the dark silhouette of a Black woman in profile against a dusky blue twilight sky. A strong red rim light illuminates the edge of her face, highlighting her cheekbone, nose, and lips. The composition is intimate and dramatic, focusing purely on her contour against the darkening horizon. The image is presented with a clean white border framing the composition.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Desaturated, Cool

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Editorial