Sharif Hamza, Photographer, New York

Description

A close-up studio shot captures a handsome African-American man with a goatee, wearing a shiny studded cap over a standard black baseball cap. A small, tan-colored butterfly rests delicately on his lower lip. The lighting is dramatic, with a large shadow across the man's face. The background is a dark, solid color, creating a striking contrast with the man's skin tone. The image is tightly cropped, focusing attention on the subject's face and the unique juxtaposition of the cap, butterfly and shadow. The skin has been subtly retouched for a smooth finish. The man's gaze is focused forward.