Marcus Cooper, Photographer, New York

Description

This portrait photograph by Marcus Cooper features a tight profile shot of a person's head and face against a stark black background. The subject is partially obscured by a translucent, draped yellow material wrapping tightly around the head and neck. Dark hair is visible underneath the sheer fabric, alongside pronounced eye makeup and dark red lipstick. The lighting creates soft highlights across the facial contours and the sculptural folds of the fabric. The overall composition emphasizes texture, form, and a dramatic color contrast.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Moody, Grainy

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot