Sylve Colless, Photographer, Sydney

Description

A black and white, close-up portrait captures a woman with wet, dark hair, smiling joyfully with her eyes closed. The wet hair is slicked back and has a dark tone. The woman's facial expression is one of pure happiness, with her mouth open in a wide smile that reveals her teeth. The lighting emphasizes the contours of her face, creating shadows and highlights that add depth to the image. The shallow depth of field keeps the focus tightly on her face, blurring out the background. The high-key lighting with minimal shadows creates a bright and airy feel to the image.