Mei Tao, Photographer, New York

Description

This is a studio close-up of a black male model with braided hair. He looks directly at the camera with a neutral facial expression. The model is wearing a grey cable-knit sweater adorned with pearl embellishments. His left hand is raised near his face, with rings visible on his fingers. The background is plain white. The model has tattoos visible on his face near his left eye, and an earring. His fingernails are covered in small pearl embellishments. The lighting is diffused and even, providing soft illumination.