Stark Anonymity

In my photography, I tend to favor strange and strong aesthetics. So my vision for this shoot was to portray a glimpse into an unsettling postmodern reality, with an anonymous character—a nameless face as the subject. To achieve this, in areas where I would normally capture color to add warmth to a photo, I attempted to eliminate color entirely, replacing it with the stark contrast of black and white. I chose to use almost harsh industrial lighting and mannequin-like poses to further accentuate the aesthetic. 

While styling the looks for this shoot, I decided to create a slight rebellion to the cold lighting and scenery by dressing my model in a deconstructed suit and tie, unruly hair, and pieces with leather and tulle.

Model: Emily Winegarden