Nwaka Okparaeke, Photographer, London

Description

This vertical portrait features a Black woman captured from the chest up against a dark, solid background. She wears a structured blazer in a bold blue and yellow checkered pattern over a white collared shirt. Her hair is styled into elaborate locs adorned with small glowing golden ornaments. She wears futuristic geometric sunglasses with thin metallic frames, and a bright light source emanates from within her mouth, illuminating her lips and face. The lighting is low-key and theatrical, creating sharp highlights and deep shadows that emphasize the dramatic composition.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Moody, Graphic

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot