Ruven Afanador, Photographer, New York

Description

A striking black and white portrait captures a woman with dark, dramatic eye makeup and voluminous, teased brunette hair. She's dressed in a black turtleneck sweater and a skirt adorned with feathers. Her hands are delicately posed near her shoulders. The backdrop is a solid gray, providing a neutral contrast to the high contrast of the subject. The lighting is even, casting minimal shadows and accentuating the textures of her hair and clothing. The portrait is shot at eye-level, creating a direct connection with the viewer. The overall mood is sophisticated and artistic.