Sebastian Faena, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up, soft-focus shot of a couple, exhibiting a shallow depth of field. An adult male is leaning in toward an adult female. The adult female has her eyes closed and is holding a lit cigarette in her hand, a plume of smoke rising from the end. The adult male is close to her face, his lips close to her forehead. The adult male has short hair. The image has a fashion editorial aesthetic, captured with diffused lighting that contributes to the softness of the focus. The visible text in the foreground is part of a magazine cover design. The overall color palette is warm, with a gentle, diffused light enhancing the intimate mood of the scene.