Nicolas Kern, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome photographic portrait by Nicolas Kern is shot from an unusual upside-down angle, focusing tightly on the lower face and hair of the subject. A lit cigarette is held between the lips, with smoke subtly curling upward in the frame. The composition highlights textured blonde hair, closed eyelashes, and strong directional lighting that creates dramatic contrast against the neutral background. The intimate, vertical framing emphasizes graphic lines and a stark tonal palette.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot