Sandro, Photographer, Chicago

Description

A close-up black and white portrait features a mature woman with curly hair, closed eyes, and an expression of distress. Her face is wrinkled, and her mouth is slightly open, hinting at crying. She wears large hoop earrings. The stark monochrome palette emphasizes the textures of her skin and hair, while the dark background isolates the subject, intensifying the emotional impact of the image. The lighting highlights the contours of her face, adding depth and dimension to the portrait.