Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Photographer, New York

Description

This is a black and white studio portrait featuring a person with dramatic makeup and styled hair. The person's face is partially covered by their own hand, which is positioned near their left eye, drawing attention to the model's face. The makeup is stylized with darkened lips and silver highlights around the eyes and across the brow. The lighting is studio quality, creating strong contrasts and highlighting the model's features. The background is a plain, dark grey, which keeps the focus on the subject and eliminates any distractions. The image has a theatrical and slightly surreal quality.