Nwaka Okparaeke, Photographer, London

Description

This portrait by photographer Nwaka Okparaeke in London features a black woman with voluminous, rounded afro hair resting her chin on her hand. She wears a shiny green patterned blazer over a patterned lower garment, gazing directly toward the camera with a serious expression. The lighting creates soft highlights and warm golden tones across her face and jacket. The background consists of abstract, soft-focus green and yellowish hues that blend organically with the subject. The composition employs a dynamic angled framing, giving the photograph a striking editorial feel.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Warm

Techniques

Analogue / film, Soft Light

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Background

Gradient

Context

Editorial