Mary Ellen Matthews, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This striking black and white portrait features actor Ryan Gosling in a classic cowboy hat and an embroidered western-style shirt. Captured in a tight close-up composition by photographer Mary Ellen Matthews, the subject gazes directly toward the camera with a subtle expression while bringing his hand up near his mouth. The high-contrast lighting accentuates the textures of his clothing and facial hair, creating a timeless and cinematic feel against a plain, light-toned background.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

White Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot