Richard Phibbs, Photographer, New York

Description

This is a portrait of a Black adult male, likely in his 50s, sporting dark sunglasses, dark hair in dreadlocks, and a black suit. He is seated on a stack of vintage Marshall amplifiers with his right arm resting on his knee and a watch visible on his left wrist. A variety of amplifiers are arranged around him in a semi-circle. The environment is a photo studio, indicated by the stark background and controlled lighting. The dominant colors are shades of black, grey, and beige. The lighting is moody and dramatic with a slightly dark atmosphere. The overall composition is a medium shot, capturing the subject from the waist up.