Sergei Pavlov, Photographer, New York

Description

A striking monochrome portrait by photographer Sergei Pavlov captures a woman from behind, focusing on her slicked-back wet hair and the subtle curve of her neck and shoulder. Water droplets glisten on her skin and catch the bright highlights directed from above. The composition employs high-contrast black-and-white tones, emphasizing the texture of damp hair and wet skin against a dark, indistinct background. The intimate framing centers entirely on the sculptural form of the subject's head and shoulders. The moody lighting creates stark tonal contrasts and delicate rim lighting along the edge of her face.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Industries

Haircare

Color

Background

Forest

Context

Editorial