Mikael Schulz, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking profile portrait by photographer Mikael Schulz captures a Black woman with very short hair, posed in profile against a muted green background. A cluster of intricate, colorful butterflies adorns her head, ear, and neck, adding a surreal and delicate element to the composition. Vibrant purple lighting washes over her neck and shoulder, casting dramatic highlights and deep shadows across her skin. The lighting style creates a rich interplay of color, contrasting the warm tones of her skin with cool purple illumination. The composition emphasizes clean lines and sculptural form, highlighting the subject's profile and the textured details of the butterflies.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Warm, Neon

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Luxury Fashion Houses

Color

Background

Solid Colour

Context

Portrait / Headshot