Matthew Brookes, Photographer, Paris

Description

This portrait features a group of five individuals posed against a dark, textured studio background with dramatic low-key lighting. On the left, a woman stands wearing a strapless gold satin gown adorned with decorative embellishments down the front. Seated next to her is a man in a dark pinstripe suit and black shirt. In the center, another man sits wearing a brown suit jacket and waistcoat over an open white collared shirt. Seated forward on a block is a woman with voluminous blonde curly hair wearing a patterned dress. Standing on the far right is a man in a dark suit with a white patterned shirt and a dark tie. The composition is structured and formal, highlighting the sophisticated tailoring and varied textures of the clothing.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Textured Backdrop

Context

Portrait / Headshot