Tom Johnson, Photographer, New York

Description

This close-up editorial portrait features a Black man with striking white face paint and white markings above his eyes. He gently holds a white chrysanthemum flower near his face, with another blossom appearing near his mouth. The subject is framed against a vibrant clear blue sky under bright natural lighting. The composition is intimate and textural, highlighting the contrast between the organic petals, the painted skin, and the vivid background. The image is captured in a square framing format.

Style

Editorial, Square, Warm, Clean

Techniques

Analogue / film, Natural light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Clear Sky

Context

Editorial