Michael Bailey-gates, Photographer, New York

Description

This black and white outdoor portrait features a blond woman in a dark suit jacket, lingerie, and stockings lighting a cigarette, positioned next to a long-haired, bearded photographer with a vintage camera on a tripod. The woman stands on a wooden plank, wearing high heels, her blond hair curly and loose. She holds a lighter and cigarette, with an intense expression. The photographer stands beside her, with the camera obscuring part of his face. He wears a light t-shirt, shorts, and dark shoes. The background is a light-colored wall with horizontal siding and a grassy yard. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a balanced exposure. The image is shot at eye level, capturing the subjects in full view. Post-processing has given the image a vintage, monochromatic aesthetic.