Sasha Samsonova, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a Black woman with a short haircut smiling as she looks upward in a professional photography studio. She wears a structured, strapless gown and poses with her hands on her hips, positioned directly beneath a large, glowing overhead lighting umbrella mounted on a boom arm. The scene is rendered in high-contrast black and white tones with dramatic lighting that highlights the contours of her face and the sleek silhouette of her dress. The background is a minimalist, neutral studio setting that emphasizes the sculptural quality of the composition. Photographed in New York by Sasha Samsonova.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot