Matthew Priestley, Photographer, New York

Description

A medium studio shot captures a striking Black woman. She has short, dark hair and wears deep blue eye shadow and dark, glossy lipstick. She gazes directly at the camera. Her dress is a sculptural, cream-colored garment that drapes over one shoulder, revealing the other. The dress features an abstract geometric pattern in soft blues and greens on the lower section. The background is a dark, solid color, providing a stark contrast that emphasizes the woman's features and the unique design of the dress. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating subtle shadows that enhance the three-dimensional quality of the image. A film border is visible along the edges of the frame, with the words 'Kodak Portra 400' printed along the right side.