https://www.alexwebsterphoto.com/projects/diaspora-japan
this photo of african diaspora living in Japan where Alex webster took photograph and interviewed many people of half african and japanese. I see that alex is telling a story of mixed race person living in japan and maybe it seems that a story of trying to fit into japanese society. it seems that the photogrpaher is trying to say that be comfortable in your skin and be confident. In addition it seems that the young mixed race woman is confident and happy . once I look at this photo I look at similar things going on in the US which there people of mixed backgrounds who suffer not being accepted by one or other culture. the reason why I love this particular image because it tells somebody who is not comfortable in their skin and now is ready to show the world what she got.
certain elements that I see on in the background is leading lines that represent a place or setting that shows where subject comes from. Also i see grass as pattern i believe alex uses a grass pattern used like a curtain to show a relation what on the inside and outside of who this young mixed woman is. since the young female is has lines another element i see contrast between light and dark i believe that there a dark story and light story to this woman experience being a mixed race person and it shows light and dark
The direct look of the subject at the camera does express confidence.
The background of this photo has a strong pattern of black and white vertical lines. In front of the subject is some out of focus grass. the two things one behind and one in front add to the sense of space in the photo.