When investigating the use of light and color in photography, one would be amiss if Gregory Crewdson did not come into play. Crewdson is an American photographer who is best known for elaborately staged scenes of American homes and neighborhoods. This is a photographer that I have always been fascinated with as I find his images to be surreal and captivating. His images (unbelievably) do not rely on post production manipulation but gain their strength from massive effort on staging and light manipulation. Many times, he allows his audience to see candid shots of his sets during production, (even his production stills go for thousands of dollars).
This is an image from his “Forest Gathering” series, (2003). When I initially view this image, I am immediately drawn into the strong narrative. His rich colors and directional light guide my eye through the image. His enigmatic location lends an ethereal quality. I wonder if the main subject is retrieving or burying the boxes. Why is he there at night? It lends a feeling of urgency to his task.
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