Sacha Stejko, Photographer, Auckland

Description

A black and white portrait captures a young female athlete with her hair pulled back, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. She wears a patterned sports jersey and holds a rugby ball with both hands. The background is dark and seamless, focusing attention on the subject. The monochrome rendering enhances the textures of her skin, the ball, and the jersey fabric, creating a striking visual impact. The lighting accentuates the contours of her face and the shape of the ball, adding depth and dimension to the image.