Maiwenn Raoult, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A monochrome portrait features a Black man with long dreadlocks, gazing directly into the camera. He is adorned with layered silver necklaces. The portrait is framed from the chest up, and the background is partially obscured by out-of-focus green foliage, suggesting an outdoor environment. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the textures of his hair and the metallic sheen of the necklaces. The image has a high contrast, emphasizing the tonal range from the dark hair to the light tones of his t-shirt. There is a slight wink in his left eye.