Discover the art of still life photography by exploring composition, lighting, and storytelling. Learn how to arrange everyday objects with intention, using light and simple backgrounds to create visually captivating images. Gain practical tips and insights that transform ordinary items into elegant, evocative scenes.
In this article, we delve into the art of lighting athletic portraits to convey the tough and competitive essence of the subjects. The challenge was to reflect this mood while shooting against a dark black background, especially considering the athletes wore black uniforms that risked blending into obscurity. To overcome this, we employed a strategic lighting setup that not only separated the subjects from the background but also accentuated their features.