Weight or Mass
A single cheerio left in the middle of the milk is pretty isolating and highlights that its the last one
White balance
Obviously my skin and walls aren’t red or blue, but messing with the white balance results in this cool moody lighting that I really like.
Mood
Again, the B&W editing is supposed to set the tone more. The mood/vibe the photo is generating is independence and intelligence. With the subject dressed up formally and surrounded by books, we gain respect for her. It’s not a welcoming photo, more powerful.