Matthieu Dortomb, Photographer, Paris

Description

A side-view studio portrait captures a Black adult female against a dark gray backdrop. The subject is adorned with a wide-brimmed hat that casts a shadow over part of her face, obscuring her brow and eyes. She wears sunglasses with gold frames and dark lenses, and a jacket that features a distinctive braided trim along the collar and front. A single diamond earring is visible on her ear. The lighting emphasizes the textures of her clothing and the hat, creating subtle gradients and highlights that contrast with the deep shadows.