Tenebrism Series - The Calling

Since returning from Malta I have been inspired by the work of Caravaggio. His use of  tenebrism, a pronounced from of chiaroscuro lighting (light-dark), has inspired a legion of artists, photographers and cinematographers including Martin Scorsese. In some of the research I have read recently, it would seem that he was using lighting in the style of contemporary renaissance theater. I used a single gridded reflector on an Elinchrom ELC 500 for this shot inspired by the Calling of St Mathew. Thanks to McShery Obrien for being such good sports in allowing me to interrupt their band practice.

Chiaroscuro Portrait - Family

Had fun at the weekend with the family playing with Elinchrom ELC 500 light and Rotalux Deep OctaBox. The family were very indulgent, even if the artist became a little temperamental. Lighting style inspired by Alex Huff's excellent Chiaroscuro tutorial series.