Petter Karlstrom, Photographer, Sydney

Description

A black and white close-up portrait features a woman with white paint or streaks on her face. Her expression is somewhat pensive. A finger is touching her lip. The lighting is moody and dramatic, enhancing the textures of the skin and the applied paint. The composition is tight, focusing on the facial features and creating an intimate feel. The background is out of focus. The image uses shallow depth of field and is shot at eye-level angle. The image has been desaturated for a monochrome aesthetic, typical of fine art photography.