Matthew Brookes, Photographer, Paris

Description

This black and white diptych features a woman with short, light-colored hair. In the left frame, she is seated on a black couch wearing an embellished dress with a sheer top, a feathered bottom, and layers of beaded necklaces. She is barefoot and gazing into the camera with a neutral expression. The right frame shows the same woman, this time holding a long-haired Chihuahua. She wears a dark sweater and pants. The background in both frames is a solid, dark color, giving a photo studio effect. The camera angle is eye-level. The lighting is soft, emphasizing the textures of the dress, jewelry, and dog's fur.