Background:

The idea behind Tableau Photography comes from the term ‘Tableaux Vivants’, which translates from French to Living Picture. These are made to show a static scene showcasing actions between 1 or more characters in a scene. They are usually in costume and carefully posed with props. The term was mainly used for artwork/Paintings in the early 20th century, where artists would paint stills of large detailed events. Tableau Photography and painting is linked to theater in terms of lighting, poses and style. The main point of Tableau Photography is to create emotion and introduce symbolism and meaning to your photographs.

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