“The Stairwell Shot”

When I was walking down the stairs this morning I had a vision of a photograph using the compostion when looking down or up the stairs. I wanted the photo to be B&W to create a timeless mood and I wanted to have the subject isoloated with high contrast like kubrick. I wanted to have the portrait mindset of Lee Miller aswell so I wanted the photo to have an unusual view point with a psychological effect of reflection. So with that in mind here is the original photo and the edited version.

Original Photo

With the unedited photograph, I wanted to have the subject looking down to show a sense of reflection and emotion. I wanted the stair walls in frame to show depth in the photo and create framing and composition.

1/160 35mm f/5.6

Edited Photo

I converted the image black and white to remove color distractions and focus on the light and emotion. I increased contrast to create a dramatic and cinematic atmosphere. I darkened the image around the subject to draw focus towards it and create subject isolation. I also used shadows the create a surreal, phycological mood and effect.

1/160 35mm f/5.6

Review of the Shoot

I personally don’t see how I can improve this photograph, I believe its a good photo showing techniques from both Kubrick and Lee Miller. And I believe it can be part of my final series, I might change my mind on that but for now it’s my first photograph to be added to the series.