Rahim Fortune, Photographer, New York

Description

This black-and-white photograph by Rahim Fortune captures two individuals seated in the back of a convertible car outdoors. A Black man and a Black woman are both adorned with sparkling crowns and sashes across their chests, suggesting a ceremonial or celebratory occasion. The man wears a light-colored suit jacket and trousers, while the woman wears a matching blazer-style jacket and skirt. Both hold pom-poms or metallic fringe accessories in their laps, looking directly toward the camera with serious expressions. The background features blurred trees and parked vehicles under natural daylight, rendered with film grain characteristic of a documentary-style portrait.

Style

Documentary, Horizontal, Monochrome, Grainy

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Street

Context

Editorial