Paul Schmidt, Photographer, Paris

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This striking black and white portrait captures a man with locs posing indoors in Paris, photographed by Paul Schmidt. The subject has a thoughtful expression, with his hand resting gently on his head as direct light catches the side of his face. He wears a zipped jacket featuring contrast stripes on the sleeves and a distinctive embroidered patch on the chest. The background shows an industrial or urban interior with structural elements and a grid-like window casting soft light across the frame. The high-contrast monochromatic grading emphasizes texture in his hair and clothing while maintaining a quiet, intimate atmosphere.