Charlie Gray, Photographer, London

Description

This striking monochrome portrait features actor Willem Dafoe looking directly toward the camera with a serious and contemplative expression. The image is styled as a magazine cover with visible typography including the Esquire masthead at the top. Dramatic low-key lighting carves out the contours of his face against a dark, moody interior background with faint architectural details. He is dressed in a dark top, blending into the shadowy surroundings while his face remains intensely illuminated. The photograph was captured by photographer Charlie Gray.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Analogue / film, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Context

Editorial