Description

This black and white portrait features a black man captured in a medium shot wearing a plain white t-shirt and a delicate pendant necklace. The subject has a short beard and a neutral expression while gazing off to the side. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting facial features and creating subtle shadows against a neutral, monochromatic backdrop. The image was photographed by Claudio Robles for the them.us June 2025 cover, with styling by Marcus Allen and set design by Laura Costa and Selena Liu.