Ruven Afanador, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking editorial portrait features a tight, close-up crop of a woman's face partially obscured by an intricate black mesh veil dotted with reflective rhinestones and framed by purple feathers. The subject's bright blue eyes and lips peek through the netting, creating a textured and mysterious visual composition. The image has a glossy finish with deep purple and black tones accentuating the jeweled surface. Magazine text and headers are visible along the top and bottom borders of the frame. The portrait is captured with meticulous detail, focusing heavily on the tactile quality of the mesh and embellishments.