Ruven Afanador, Photographer, New York

Description

This monochrome portrait features an older woman with long, voluminous, flowing hair and her eyes gently closed. She wears a dark top and has her hand resting near her chest in a calm, introspective pose. The lighting creates soft tonal gradations across her face and hair against a minimal dark background. The image is captured in a horizontal framing style with a classic black-and-white aesthetic.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot