Tom Johnson, Photographer, New York

Description

A woman stands on a mound of potatoes in an outdoor setting under a bright blue sky. The subject is an African-American woman, attired in a hooded coat that is black and features large fabric flowers all over. She holds a red bucket bag in her right hand. On her feet are shoes covered in reflective studs or sequins. The mound of potatoes she stands on is brown earth, and individual potatoes are visible. The lighting is bright and appears to be natural daylight, with soft shadows. The camera angle is low, looking up at the subject, giving her a statuesque appearance. The overall style is fashion-oriented, likely for editorial purposes.