Nicholas Maggio, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A young, stylish African-American woman sits on a non-moving, silver-colored metal escalator with her knees pulled to her chest, sporting a cheerful smile. She is wearing clear-framed glasses, a black long-sleeved shirt, grey jeans, and white and black sneakers with red accents. The backdrop is an urban environment, possibly a subway station, characterized by green and white tiled walls. The scene is naturally lit. The composition is a medium shot, capturing the subject from the waist up, with the angle tilted slightly upwards. The tones are neutral, with a slight colour grading towards a cooler palette.