Sam Kweskin, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A close-up portrait of a black female athlete in a boxing ring, captured by photographer Sam Kweskin. The subject wears a blue sports bra with matching athletic bottoms and has white athletic tape wrapped securely around her hands and wrists. She stands with her forearms resting on the padded red rope of the boxing ring, gazing directly forward with a composed expression. Her skin shows a fine sheen of perspiration, highlighting her athletic build. The background reveals the interior of a gym with blue flooring under moody, directional lighting that casts soft shadows across the scene.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Clean

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Combat Sports

Color

Background

Gym

Context

Portrait / Headshot