Rich Stapleton, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome portrait captures a young adult male in an indoor setting. He leans casually against a wall that is divided horizontally by a chair rail. The upper portion of the wall is a plain, light color, contrasting with the lower portion which is adorned with vertical slats. A framed piece of art hangs on the wall to the left of the man. The man wears a dark, oversized button-down shirt. The lighting is soft and diffused, creating a low-contrast image with balanced tones. The portrait is tightly framed, focusing on the man's upper body and face, and is shot at eye level.