Osborne Macharia, Photographer, New York

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This striking portrait by photographer Osborne Macharia features a Black woman facing the camera directly, adorned with a faceted geometric metallic headdress and shimmering silver lipstick. The image utilizes distinct chromatic aberration effects, casting red and cyan shifts along the contours of her face and shoulders. Her skin has a deep, smooth finish, contrasting with the metallic shine of the headdress and lips. The lighting is even and studio-based, highlighting the sculptural features of the subject. The composition is a centered, symmetrical bust shot set against a neutral, monochromatic grey backdrop.