Stephanie Bassos, Photographer, Chicago

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This portrait photograph by Chicago-based photographer Stephanie Bassos features a Black woman in her 30s with long straight dark hair, posing with her hand gently resting against her cheek. She wears a deep blue top and has a calm, poised expression. The composition is dynamically split, juxtaposing her portrait on the left against a rich, deeply folded burgundy textile on the right. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting the texture of the fabric and the warm tones of her skin.