Umbrae.

This series of photographs of a young man is built on strong contrasts and masterful modeling of light. Through a black and white palette, attention is focused solely on visual analysis, while a sharp cut of light and shadow emphasizes the structure of the face, the texture of the beard and subtle shifts in expression. Various portrait shots, from intimate close-ups to wider compositions, reveal the subject in layers. In essence, the series functions as a visual study of states of mind imprinted on the skin, and light is a tool in it that literally draws emotion and presence.