Ruven Afanador, Photographer, New York

Description

In a monochromatic studio portrait, a slender young adult male model is captured from the waist up, his gaze directed to the left. He sports a cropped matador jacket, intricately embroidered, with a decorative border at the hem and ornate sleeve detailing. His left hand is casually placed in the pocket of his light-colored pants. The subject exhibits a neutral facial expression. The backdrop is a solid, textured dark gray, providing a stark contrast to the model's fair skin and attire. The studio lighting casts soft shadows, emphasizing the fabric's textures and the model's physique.