In the stark interplay of light and shadow, faces emerge like whispers from another time. Every line, every crease, every gaze etched in bold contrast—a story told in silence. These portraits, stripped of color, reveal the raw essence of emotion: no smile, a furrowed brow, a distant stare. The hyper-contrast draws out the echoes of identity, resonating across the grayscale spectrum, where light carves memories and shadows hold secrets.

• Shot with a sinar 4×5 camera + Rodenstock Sironar-N 240mm F5.6
• Light Setup: Snoots on the face (P2,P3) & softbox on the sides (P1)
• Post Prod: Negative lab pro & Photoshop
• Film: Ilford RC Paper
• Set: White Paper Roll