Nick Riley Bentham, Photographer, New York

Description

A portrait photograph shows a woman wearing a light-colored suit, a t-shirt with printed text, and a top hat. She is holding a turtle in her left hand and winking at the camera. She stands on a lawn in front of some foliage, and in the background is a stone house. The image is in black and white, with a shallow depth of field that keeps the woman and turtle in focus while the background is slightly blurred. The lighting appears to be natural, contributing to a soft, even tone across the scene. The photograph has an editorial feel.