Jane Fonda, Los Angeles, CA, 1979

The lighting in this portrait is what gets me—it softens her features just enough to make the whole image feel intimate rather than posed. I’ve had it up in my hallway for two weeks and still stop to look at it every time I pass. The black-and-white finish adds a classic weight that color just would

The sharp contrast in her face against the dark background really pops, and the 1979 setting gives it a raw, vintage feel that prints beautifully. I’ve got it framed in the hallway and catch myself staring at the confidence in her expression every time I pass.

The close-up crop makes you feel like she’s right there in the room with you, that confident gaze locked straight at the lens. It’s got that raw 1979 energy that’s somehow both timeless and totally of its era. A stunning piece for any wall.