Black is a very dramatic and compelling background for many types of images. It makes the subject stand out, and at the same time it eliminates any possible distractions. In this case, I had photographed the costumed model in Venice against a wall of the Doge's Palace that included a grated window, and I found that to interfere with the beauty and drama of the costume. Because this particular outfit did not include feathers or any kind of translucent veils, I was able to use the brush tool in Photoshop to fill the entire background with black in just a minute or two. The model was lit by sunrise lighting, and I think that added to the visual impact.
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