Melissa Alcena, Photographer, New York

Description

Captured by photographer Melissa Alcena, this editorial portrait features a Black woman in profile standing on a sandy beach near the ocean. She wears a yellow swimsuit and has her long, dark braided hair cascading across her shoulder and arm while she gently touches the braids. One arm is raised behind her head in a relaxed, candid pose. The natural outdoor lighting illuminates the soft tones of the coastal setting. The composition emphasizes organic textures, human form, and a calm, contemplative mood.

Style

Editorial, Lifestyle, Vertical, Warm

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Industries

Swimwear

Color

Background

Sandy Beach

Context

Editorial