Melissa Alcena, Photographer, New York

Description

A young child with dark, curly hair is captured laughing joyfully outdoors against a clear sky. The subject wears a green and white striped short-sleeve t-shirt paired with textured, loose-fitting light trousers. They stand on a sandy beach under warm, direct natural sunlight that casts soft shadows. A small bird is visible flying in the distance over the horizon. The portrait is photographed with a natural documentary aesthetic focusing on candid emotion.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Sandy Beach

Context

Editorial