Philippe Salomon, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This striking black and white portrait captures a close-up profile view of a woman with dramatic dark eye makeup and softly defined lips. She wears a heavily gathered black velvet garment with rich, textured folds framing the side of her face. The lighting is high-contrast, accentuating the contours of her nose, cheekbone, and closed eyelids. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing entirely on the interplay of light, shadow, and tactile fabric textures. Captured by photographer Philippe Salomon.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot