Matthew Brookes, Photographer, Paris

Description

This striking black and white portrait captures a young woman seated centrally on a simple wooden stool against a plain, light background. She is wearing a dark, vertically-ribbed long-sleeved dress with a central white zipper, paired with white cuffs and collar. Dark leather gloves adorn her hands, which rest over her crossed knees. A delicate mesh veil is secured over her hair, partially obscuring her forehead. She wears white socks and black high-heeled shoes, with her legs crossed at the shins. The lighting is clean and directional, casting subtle shadows and highlighting the texture of the garments. The overall composition is formal and direct, directed by Matthew Brookes.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Clean

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot