Matthew Brookes, Photographer, Paris

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a blonde woman seated on a heavily worn, dark leather tufted chesterfield sofa against a stark black background. She wears a dark velvet slip dress with thin straps and a wide-brimmed black hat, casting subtle shadows across her face. Her pose is relaxed yet composed, with one arm resting along the back of the sofa and the other draped across her knee. The lighting is directional and moody, accentuating the rich textures of the cracked leather upholstery and the soft sheen of the velvet fabric. Directed by Matthew Brookes, the image captures a timeless, cinematic quality reminiscent of classic magazine editorials.