Sacha Stejko, Photographer, Auckland

Description

This striking black and white portrait by photographer Sacha Stejko captures a young female rugby player holding a worn, scuffed rugby ball against a pitch-black background. She wears a collared sports jersey with visible text and crest branding on the chest, her hair tied back in a ponytail. Strong, dramatic side lighting carves out the contours of her face and shoulders, highlighting a focused, serious expression and subtle textures of dirt on her skin. The high-contrast monochrome grading emphasizes raw athletic intensity and grit.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome, Matte

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Outdoor & Adventure Sports

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Portrait / Headshot