Nicholas Maggio, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

Captured by photographer Nicholas Maggio in Los Angeles, this striking portrait features a young man suspended in mid-air as he grabs a basketball hoop with one hand while intently reading an open white book held in the other. He wears a dark long-sleeved athletic top, white basketball shorts with black trim, white crew socks, and sneakers. The unique composition is framed against a soft blue sky with light clouds, highlighting the surreal juxtaposition of athletics and literature. Natural daylight illuminates the scene, emphasizing the sharp angles of the concrete basketball standard arching upward into the frame.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Minimalist

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Editorial