Mary Ellen Matthews, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This striking studio portrait captured by photographer Mary Ellen Matthews features two men posing against a vibrant red backdrop. The standing man wears a dark suit, a white shirt, and a black top hat, with his hands outstretched as if performing stage magic. Horizontal in mid-air, the second man is supported in a gravity-defying pose, wearing a bold black-and-white striped jacket over a white shirt and dark trousers. The theatrical staging and dramatic lighting emphasize the performance-art quality of the scene. The composition highlights crisp tailoring, distinct patterns, and strong theatrical themes.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Warm

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Coloured Seamless

Context

Editorial