Matteo Montanari, Photographer, London

Description

A monochrome studio shot features a woman as the primary subject, poised in the center with a slight upward gaze. She wears a dark, embellished hat and a long, dark coat over a sheer black skirt and chunky, buckled boots. The coat falls to her knees, partially obscuring the skirt. An additional person, cropped to show only their arm and hand, bends into the frame from the right, adjusting the skirt. The background is a solid, light grey, which creates a stark contrast with the dark clothing. The lighting is even, contributing to the high-contrast, black-and-white aesthetic.