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Portrait of a man in a dark turtleneck sweater with chess pieces superimposed over his face by Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson, Photographer, New York

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This striking monochrome portrait features a man wearing a dark ribbed turtleneck sweater, captured in a moody and atmospheric setting. Chess pieces are creatively superimposed or placed in the foreground, casting strong shadows and intersecting with the subject's face. The high-contrast lighting creates dramatic deep darks and sharp highlights across his features and clothing. The composition is intimate and experimental, showcasing textured knitwear against a dark background. Photographed by Tom Johnson in New York.

Keywords

man in turtleneck sweaterman in turtleneckturtleneck sweaterman portraitchess pieceschess piece

Styles

EditorialVerticalMonochromeMatte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Context

Editorial
Portrait / Headshot
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