Ryan Young, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

An elderly Asian woman smiles candidly while holding up a fresh octopus by its tentacles inside a bustling market stall. She wears a vibrant red shirt underneath a pinkish-red apron, with a purple protective glove on the raised hand holding the seafood. The background reveals a lively indoor market environment with metallic beams, overhead signs, and display counters stocked with goods. The composition is captured with natural ambient lighting, emphasizing the authentic, documentary atmosphere of the scene. The photographer Ryan Young documented the subject from a close perspective, highlighting her expression and the unique action within the marketplace.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Monochrome, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Grocery

Color

Background

Market

Context

Editorial