Rankin, Photographer, New York

Description

This black and white portrait features two subjects, a man and a woman, standing closely together against a solid grey studio background. Both individuals are captured mid-shout with their mouths wide open and expressions of intense energy. The woman on the left wears an oversized dark leather blazer, while the shirtless man on the right wears a heavy leather motorcycle jacket slung over his shoulders. The lighting is direct and high-contrast, accentuating the textures of the leather garments and the expressive features of the subjects. The composition is vertical and framed tightly, conveying a raw and dramatic editorial mood.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Editorial