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Close-up portrait of a Black woman with braided hair wearing pink feathers, shot in dramatic low-key lighting against a dark background.

Melissa Alcena, Photographer, New York

Associated creatives

Melissa Alcena
Melissa AlcenaPhotographer

Tags

black woman portraitblack womanwoman portraitbraided hairpink feathersfeathers

Description

This striking photographic portrait by Melissa Alcena captures a close-up view of a Black woman against a deeply shadowed background. Her hair is styled in neat braids, and her gaze is directed toward the camera with a serious expression. Dramatic low-key lighting highlights the contours of her face, skin texture, and glossy lips. Soft pink feathered garments frame the lower portion of the composition, creating a textural contrast against the dark environment.

Style

Vertical, Cinematic, Moody, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Blush (100%)

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot