Priscilla Gragg, Photographer, San Francisco

Description

Captured by photographer Priscilla Gragg, this portrait features an elderly woman with short grey hair and a young girl spinning and dancing across a painted canvas backdrop. The older woman wears a voluminous, long-sleeved pleated red dress with a ruffled neckline that billows outward as she moves. Beside her, a young girl smiles while wearing a patterned white blouse and a dark red skirt. The lighting is soft and even, highlighting the vibrant textures of the clothing and the expressive, candid moment. The scene is grounded by a large cream-coloured fabric groundcloth marked with expressive red linework.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, playful, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Textured Backdrop, Civic Building

Context

Editorial, Portrait / Headshot