Mitch Hay, Photographer, Sydney

Description

This black and white fashion-editorial image is divided into two distinct halves. On the left, a young Asian woman in a patterned dress and dark, textured overcoat poses on a sandy beach with a calm ocean. She holds her hand up, perhaps shielding her eyes. The right side features another young Asian woman in a lighter-colored trench coat and a white shirt with statement buttons. The background is a gradient of sky, with soft lighting on the right and stark, contrasted lighting on the left. The women are the focal point, both looking directly at the camera. The composition creates a sense of balance and contrast.