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Two black men outdoors wearing beaded necklaces and feathered headbands in a magazine cover portrait by Sean Thomas.

Sean Thomas, New York

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This magazine cover portrait by photographer Sean Thomas captures two black men viewed from behind and profile in New York. The subjects wear colourful beaded necklaces and feathered headbands adorned with face paint markings. The composition is rendered with a natural light aesthetic against a soft, bright background. Large green typography reads HOLIDAY across the top, accompanied by interior text blocks and a barcode. The image balances a stark outdoor setting with intimate editorial styling.

Keywords

two black mentwo black men outdoorsblack menblack manman outdoor

Styles

EditorialVerticalDesaturatedGrainy

Techniques

Analogue / filmNatural light

Industries

Magazines

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Editorial
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