How Were These Done?
It has been a practice of mine that when a client gives me an assignment, I attempt to give them more than they pay for. If there is time, it’s an opportunity to experiment with something new to offer an option that may surprise the client – hopefully in a positive manner.
Some time ago the creative director of a family magazine asked me to illustrate a story about the frustration that parents of teens feel when they are shut out of their children’s lives.
The AD came up with the concept of photographing a parent standing outside the closed bedroom door of such a teen. Signs were posted on the door to illustrate the level of frustration. A model “mom” was needed to set the scene.
magazine illustration
To me the concept seemed valid but the challenge was in trying to make it look interesting. I used this as an opportunity to experiment with a lighting technique I had thought about using for some time.
This photo and the ones that follow all use the same technique and tool. I’ve shot portraits, landscapes and illustrations and products this way as well.
I know that someone – probably a photographer – will write a comment below about exactly how these were done. If not I’ll let you know soon enough, but do know that there are clues in the photos.
Good luck!
