Sandro, Photographer, Chicago

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A striking vertical portrait captures a Black woman seated elegantly in an ornate, carved wooden armchair upholstered in turquoise fabric. She wears an off-the-shoulder pink sequin dress with fringe detailing, paired with shimmering high heels, a bold rhinestone necklace, large statement earrings, and bracelets. Her hair is styled into an elaborate, voluminous sculpted updo with blonde highlights sweeping forward. Her dramatic makeup features defined eye contouring and dark lipstick. She is posed in profile against a moody, textured greenish-grey wall with visible distress marks, evoking a theatrical and cinematic atmosphere. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting the contours of her face and the reflective texture of the sequined garment.