Sacha Stejko, Photographer, Auckland
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Description
This monochrome portrait photograph by Sacha Stejko captures a young female athlete with a serious expression and smudges of dirt on her face. She is wearing a patterned athletic jersey with traditional scrollwork designs visible across the fabric. The lighting is high-contrast and dramatic, casting stark highlights and deep shadows across her features and long dark hair. The background is a solid, deep black, focusing all attention on the subject. The composition is a vertical bust-up shot emphasizing the athlete's intense gaze and resilient expression.
Style
Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty
Techniques
Low-key / chiaroscuro
Color
Jet Black (50%)
Pure White (50%)
Background
Black Seamless
Context
Portrait / Headshot