Ruven Afanador, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking black and white monochrome portrait features actor Will Smith captured in a tight bust-up composition. He is shown in a three-quarter profile view with a short beard and a faded haircut, wearing a dark jacket with a pronounced high collar. The lighting is soft yet directional, emphasizing facial contours and creating subtle tonal gradations across the subject. Photographed by Ruven Afanador in New York, the image employs a textured studio background that complements the classic grain and film-like aesthetic of the print.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Color

Background

Grey Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot