Nwaka Okparaeke, Photographer, London

Description

This striking portrait photograph captured in London by photographer Nwaka Okparaeke depicts a young black woman in profile as she gazes toward a collection of flowers drifting through the air near her hands. Her hair is intricately styled with long braids adorned by glossy multicolored beads in shades of purple, green, and cream. She wears a dark sleeveless top embellished with sparkling reflective details across the shoulder and chest. The low-angle composition frames her against a vibrant blue sky with a brilliant sun shining directly above, casting lens flares and a warm golden light across the scene. The natural lighting highlights the fine textures of her braided hair and the delicate petals of the floating white and purple blossoms.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Warm, Golden Hour

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Editorial