If you want your photography to be story-driven, adapting a cinematic style will most likely help you nail the job. It allows several elements to come together to evoke the mood and feel of movie stills. The latest addition on our list of impressive cinematic photography projects is definitely a
Winter is upon us, which means it’s time to get creative with some snowy scenes and winter wonderland ideas. However, these aren’t the only visual themes you can explore for shooting during the frosty season. If you’re looking to try something different, we have yet another moody film photography set
If there’s one influence that photographers can get inspired by, it’s the cinema. Whether it be lighting, mood or composition, movies can truly spark us to create something special. Such is the case with Aaron Anderson, a portrait photographer that creates stunning photographic stories, unlike anyone I’ve come across. I’ve
We often turn to our own hometowns for inspiration. It’s usually where our photography journey begins. It’s the first place that comes to mind when we want to create something personal. Home tends to mean different things for different people, so it’s always a fascinating approach to creative work. Today’s
If you want to craft a compelling visual story for a photo series, the cinematic route is hard to beat. With the style borrowing the lighting, setting and composition of the big screen, it encourages the reader to pay attention to the narrative. Still, I think it can be challenging
While the world remains plunged in a modern-day pandemic, cities cycling between lockdowns will continue to be a common sight. It’s not a pleasant view, but trust creative minds to make the most out of it. Among them are photographers like Amsterdam-based Stijn Hoekstra, who did a couple of cinematic
Not so long ago, we shared some tips on how to draw inspiration from movies to improve your cinematic photography. Today, we’d like to add more to that with some insights from Oklahoma-based cinematographer Spenser Sakurai. In the video above, he shared his four tips on creating great cinematic imagery
I’m a big fan of cinematic photography. It’s one of the most popular visual styles these days for photographers of all levels, and it’s easy to see why. With its innate ability to effectively set the mood and emphasize the narrative, it’s the go-to style of many photographers who are
Legendary English cinematographer Roger Deakins is best known for his gripping work on films like “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Fargo,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Skyfall,” “Sicario,” “Blade Runner 2049” and “1917.” The last two are particularly noteworthy for earning him the Academy Awards. So, when landscape photographer Todd Dominey came across some
Plants typically aren’t the first subjects that come to mind whenever we want to document silence and solitude. But for Dublin-based Juan Alfonso Solis, they are actually perfect for the job given their plenty of similarities with us. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted this realization, prompting him to create a moody
Cinematic photography has been popular in the last decade or so for its ability to make visual stories more immersive. Angles and framing are the landmark storytelling tools for this style, while color sets the mood that complements the narrative. We see it in both digital and film photography projects,
