Akihisa Yamaguchi, Hair Stylist,

Description

This striking black-and-white portrait photograph from Players Issue 1 features a group of individuals posing together against a plain studio background. In the foreground, a shirtless young man stands with his arms crossed, displaying tattoos on his forearms, including the word sacrifice. Behind him, other young people stand in a structured composition, with one person holding a basketball. The monochrome palette emphasizes high contrast and tone, creating a classic documentary-style aesthetic. Photographed by Nolan Zangas and Ricardo Gomes with styling and grooming contributions from Carine Roitfeld, Akihisa Yamaguchi, and Mitch Yoshida.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial