Initial Test Shoot

With consideration to the work of other photographers I have been looking at, I did a quick test shoot to see if I could begin to replicate the aesthetic and mood of that style of image. In particular, I paid attention to the work of Rinko Kawauchi (the square format of these images also emulates Kawauchi’s work.) 

As a very rough shoot, I think that some images have potential for development. I think that this kind of image is quite unremarkable on its own, but as a series or a piece of a larger puzzle, each image can add something.

There is minimal adjustment to all of these images. Just alterations to white balance, tone, and curves. It feels refreshing not to do any retouching, especially after working in the commercial realm extensively.