Mauricio Candela, Photographer, New York

Description

This eye-level portrait features a smiling African-American woman with a large afro hairstyle. She wears translucent glasses, gold hoop earrings, and a gold chain necklace. Her patterned top reveals a glimpse of her shoulders and chest. Her hands are raised near her ears, as if she is adjusting her hair. The background is a gradient of blue, transitioning to darker hues towards the edges, and highlighted with yellow and red lighting. The overall lighting is bright, illuminating the woman's face and creating a cheerful mood.