Matthew Priestley, Photographer, New York

Description

A moody black and white portrait captures a woman looking into a rectangular framed wall mirror in a dimly lit interior. She is captured mid-action, using her fingers to adjust an earring on her right ear while gazing off to the side with a calm, neutral expression. Her medium-length hair falls in soft waves around her face, framing her features. She wears a dark, collared jacket or top, adding a layer of texture to the composition. The lighting is soft and directional, casting gentle highlights across her face and hands while the surrounding environment fades into shadow. The photograph employs a shallow depth of field, keeping the reflection sharp while the foreground and edges remain softly blurred.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Context

Portrait / Headshot, Fine Art / Personal Project