Pat Martin, Photographer, Paris

Description

A toddler is captured in a close-up portrait, their face partially illuminated by a stark side light. The child has fair, slightly curly hair and is wearing a gray collared shirt. The background is a deep, solid black, creating a high contrast with the light falling on the child's features. The lighting accentuates the contours of the face, with one side brightly lit and the other cast in shadow. The child's expression is neutral, looking slightly off-camera. The overall mood is dramatic and intimate, drawing focus to the texture and light.