Ssam Kim, Seoul

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features a woman with long, dark, flowing hair caught in motion against a plain grey background. Her expression is serious and direct, accented by pronounced winged eyeliner and defined lips. Shot in black and white, the high-contrast lighting emphasizes the texture of her hair as it sweeps across the frame. The minimalist composition focuses entirely on the subject, highlighting her features and the dynamic movement of her hair. Created by photographer Ssam Kim, the image exemplifies clean editorial portraiture with a dramatic focus on natural texture.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Commercial, Monochrome

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot