Monika Lis, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up studio portrait captures a young adult woman with fair skin smiling broadly. Her eyes are closed, emphasizing the natural makeup on her eyelids and cheeks. She wears a black and white patterned knit hat that frames her face. The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the texture of her skin and the details of the knitwear. The background is a neutral off-white, focusing attention entirely on her facial expression and the play of light and shadow. The camera angle is slightly above eye level, adding a touch of vulnerability to the image.