Sebastian Faena, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking monochrome fashion photograph captured by Sebastian Faena features a man and a woman embracing on a vintage motor scooter outdoors on a cobblestone street. The woman wears a sheer patterned long-sleeve dress and strappy heels while seated on the scooter, sporting a sharp dark bob haircut and a large decorative ear cuff. The man stands behind her in a dark suit and turtleneck, leaning in close with his face near her neck. In the extreme foreground on the left, an out-of-focus figure in white garments creates a cinematic framing element. The background reveals a grand stone architectural wall and a tiered fountain, lending a classic European urban atmosphere to the scene. Natural daylight illuminates the high-contrast black and white composition, emphasizing rich textures in the clothing and the wet-looking cobblestones.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Background

Street

Context

Editorial