I wanted to capture the warm lighting that protrudes through a window in Ryan’s room. I had to work very quickly as the light moved fast and the light was constantly changing, meaning I was constantly adapting the exposure and experimenting with the white balance. Although Ryan’s room was ideal for capturing Ryan’s personality, it was very cluttered in comparison to my room which was used in the previous shoot, for example the lights that hung from the hall stuck down with dark duck tape, in some photographs i used the spot remover tool to remove the duck tape. I wanted to evoke the warm colours from the sun light but also the blue tones from the shadows, I also had to work with the tones in the window in the background. This will also add narrative to my book and raise enigmas such as how maybe the mysterious character was dreaming and has just woken up.

I asked him to wear a white outfit that would give the impression of youth and vulnerability which was very different to the black outfits he’d worn in previous shoots. I plan on using the above photo in my book, this is also an indication to the audience of dawn and the sun rising, especially with the striking warm lighting.

I covered the light from the window, leaving this cool light from the back window. I liked these photographs together as a diptych as it captures the confusion on his expression. I wanted to create portraits and experiment with composition. I like the ominous dark lighting with soft shadows. I like how the white walls contrast the dark shadows in his face. This lighting is very natural and gives the photographs a very everyday effect.

I plan on using the second photograph for its use of gold light and strong dynamic shadows. When I was editing I wanted to bring down the light from the window in the background but it came out unnatural as it was slightly too overexposed, so I have left it as it was. I like how the dynamic lighting reflects off the wardrobe and the shadows in the background contrast with the light on his face. Below are two closeup portraits featuring a softer use of light, giving him a softer less intimidating expression.