Nikki Hillier, Creative Director, Melbourne

Description

This black and white close-up captures the meticulous process of shoemaking. An adult's hands hold a light-colored plastic shoe last as a pencil marks measurements. The last features visible numbers and letters, potentially indicating size or model information. The surface beneath is a neutral, solid color. The image has a shallow depth of field, with focus primarily on the point of the pencil and the shoe last. The lighting is even, highlighting the textures of both skin and plastic.