Minimalist Graphite Intimacy

The man is photographed in a close-up, emotional portrait, his body slightly tilted forward, one hand raised to his face and partially covering his eye, his fingers forming a graphic line around his face, his gaze directed directly at the lens. The portrait is close-up, from chest to head, with an eye-level angle. The composition is tight and minimalist, with the main emphasis on the face and hand gesture. He is wearing a voluminous, ribbed wool knit sweater with a distinctly textured matte surface in a dark graphite shade (#2f2f2f). The knit texture is clearly visible and plays a key role in the frame. A matte metal ring on his hand serves as a minimal accent. The location is a minimalist studio backdrop in a light gray shade (#d9d9d6); the surface is smooth, free of details and distracting objects. The lighting is soft and directional, with a large, diffused light positioned to the side and slightly above, creating a sculpted volume on the face and soft shadows. The contrast is medium, and the shadows are smooth, without harsh transitions. The lighting is perfectly coordinated, classic studio editorial. Shot with an 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, sharp focus on the open eye and face, the hand remains detailed, and the background fades softly. Highly detailed skin, hair, and knit textures. Monochrome editorial portrait, highly detailed, photorealistic. Intimate monochrome editorial mood, soft grayscale tonal palette, low saturation black and white treatment, diffused studio lighting, medium contrast, soft shadow transitions, gentle highlight rolloff, fine visible grain texture, subtle film softness, classic monochrome fashion grading.