Malike Sidibe, Photographer, New York
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Description
This striking black and white portrait by photographer Malike Sidibe captures a young Black girl in a clean profile view. Her hair is styled in intricate cornrows leading into a ponytail secured with a light-coloured hair tie, adorned throughout with large transparent beads that catch the light. She wears small stud earrings and a light-coloured top against a solid dark background. The crisp lighting emphasizes the sharp contours of her facial profile and the detailed texture of her braided hairstyle. The composition is intimate and focused, highlighting traditional hair art with contemporary portraiture framing.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean
Background
Black Seamless
Context
Editorial, Portrait / Headshot