The New York Times Magazine April 17, 2022 : Viola Davis by Ruven Afanador

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[Scotty]

One of those "trying to be impactful" shots. It's whatever.

 

[aracic]

Oh, I quite like this! Always good to see Viola. Perhaps it would've been a better cover if she framed her face, looked at the camera and they did a close-up, but then again this isn't a fashion magazine so we can let it slide.

 

[KoV]

She is, as the caption says, one of the greatest actors of her generation. That's partly why it's so frustrating that photographers rarely do anything interesting when shooting her. I suppose it's the same with some of her peers (Meryl, Denzel, etc.) and magazines are either too intimidated to try something really new or the actor is a big enough star that they call the shots and simply don't want to. I feel like I've seen this shot a million times, it's not bad it's just boring.

 

[Bernie Flood]

She kinda look like Lauryn Hill

 

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[Deleted member 1957]

I love the mood of the shoot and how shes glowing as always but the expressions and poses are a little off. This needed something very calm and regal

 

[FashionMuseDior]

One of those "trying to be impactful" shots. It's whatever.

This is the iconic Ruven Afanador you're talking about! It's always impactful.

I absolutely love this.