Xavier Scott Marshall, Photographer, New York

Description

Captured by photographer Xavier Scott Marshall in New York, this striking monochrome portrait features a plus-size woman seated against a deep, dark background. She wears a light-colored white dress with short sleeves and a low neckline, her head tilted back with closed eyes in an expressive pose. Her hands are clasped near her midsection, displaying long manicured fingernails. To her upper left, a thin, cross-like linear structure extends into the dark void. Strong, dramatic key lighting illuminates the subject from the side, creating high-contrast highlights and deep shadows that emphasize the contours of her form. The overall aesthetic is moody and artistic, captured with a dramatic, low-key lighting technique.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, Monochrome, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot