Nwaka Okparaeke, Photographer, London

Description

An eye-level close-up portrait shows an African-American man in a hooded sweatshirt, set against a bright white backdrop. The man is gazing directly at the camera, his face partially shadowed by the hood. He is wearing a large diamond ring on his finger, which is prominently displayed. The light source is positioned in front of the subject, creating some lens flare and highlights. The subject has short facial hair and a neutral expression. The image is sharply focused on the man's face and ring, blurring the background to isolate him from the bright surroundings.