Stephanie Stone, Manicurist,

Description

In a black-and-white portrait, a woman poses against a stark white backdrop. The lighting is soft and diffused, which creates subtle gradations in tone and minimizes harsh shadows. She is dressed in a dark-colored top and trousers. A large, dark fur shawl frames her face and drapes around her shoulders. Her hair is pulled back. Her hands are tucked into the pockets of her trousers. The monochrome palette emphasizes the textures and contours of the subject. The photograph is taken at eye level.