Maggie Shannon, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This striking monochrome portrait by photographer and filmmaker Maggie Shannon features a close-up composition of a Black man looking directly at the camera. He wears a dark baseball cap layered over a head covering, a dark t-shirt, and sunglasses hanging from a cord around his neck. Facial hair including a trimmed beard and mustache is clearly visible, along with subtle skin textures. The high-contrast black and white processing creates deep shadows and stark highlights, emphasizing the raw, intimate nature of the shot. The tight framing focuses intensely on the subject, highlighting the direct and serious expression.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Context

Editorial