Tom Johnson, Photographer, New York

Description

Two adult women with dark skin are featured in a close-up shot against a bright white backdrop. Both women are smiling, and their faces are partially obscured by draped black fabric that forms hoods around their heads. The woman on the left has light blue makeup on her upper eyelid, while the woman on the right has a streak of gold makeup on her upper eyelid. The women's skin appears to be painted completely black, contrasting sharply with their white teeth. The composition is portrait-oriented, with a shallow depth of field that keeps the focus primarily on the women's faces and the draped fabric. The lighting is bright and even, which highlights the dark-and-light contrast in the image, emphasizing the texture of the fabric and the makeup details. The overall aesthetic evokes a sense of high fashion.