Thomas Giddings, Photographer, New York

Description

A portrait shot captures two Black women of different ages seated closely together on a wooden bench against a bright, neutral background. The younger woman, to the left, has her dark hair pulled back, minimal makeup, and wears a sleeveless black dress. The older woman, positioned slightly behind and to the right, wears a red ribbed long-sleeve dress and gold hoop earrings; she has one hand on the younger woman's shoulder. The women are holding hands. The lighting is soft and even, enhancing the textures of the ribbed fabric of the dresses. The composition is simple, focusing on the connection between the two women.