Melissa Alcena, Photographer, New York

Description

A Black man stands in an interior setting holding a vertical rope with both hands, positioned centrally in the frame. He wears traditional white and dark clerical vestments with decorative lace trim on the sleeves. The camera angle is low, looking up slightly toward his face as he gazes forward with a neutral expression. Behind him on a white wall are several framed photographs in gold frames, along with dark lettering partially spelling out words. The lighting is soft and natural, illuminating the subject and the textured wall behind him.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Desaturated

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Context

Editorial, Portrait / Headshot