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Young Japanese woman in a traditional patterned kimono holding a matching handbag standing before a wooden storefront.

Michael Yamashita, Photographer, Milan

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Description

A traditional portrait features a young woman dressed in an elaborate patterned kimono featuring gold, black, and red tones, with traditional hair ornaments and white makeup. She stands on a cobblestone pathway in front of a dark wooden traditional Japanese storefront and stone wall foundation. Her hands gently hold a small matching fabric handbag, and she wears white split-toe socks with wooden geta sandals. The natural daylight softly illuminates the scene, highlighting the rich textures of the woven fabric and weathered timber architecture.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Warm, Clean

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Camel (50%)
Jet Black (30%)
Crimson (20%)

Context

Editorial, Portrait / Headshot