Bold . Raw . Minimal - Harsh Lighting Technique

Harsh light testing in the studio with Jamie Verster. I wanted to take images that would typically be shot with a soft light and add my bold harsh lighting set up to them and see how I can make them POP!

I really love the crisp shadows and vibrant contrasty colours while still keeping the skin flattering.

This was achieved by bare bulb strobe straight onto the model. This strobe method usually scares some creatives away but when you know the little secretes it can lead to some great results!

I love how this kind of lighting really demands your attention and stands out from the typical ‘soft fashion’ lighting used in the industry.

Be sure to give Jamie a follow as she is an amazing PT, up and coming model and UGC creator!

V For Visal

Old money dapper with new school suave is how I would describe Visal’s (V’s) style.

Walking around Newstead we went looking for some tasty light to capture some powerful portraits to add to our portfolios.

I wanted to find some areas with a simple environment to allow V to stand out from his surroundings and have the natural light extenuate his presence.

V’s calmness and charm was amazing to work with in front of the camera, effortlessly interacting with his surrounding to create some images I’m super pumped on.

After our shoot and getting to know each other over a lemon, lime, bitters, it was great to share some conversations with another driven creative seeking to carve out his name in the modeling and barber industry.