Nightmare

i love this peering over the model

You really Must View Large On Black to appreciate the mood and textures of it.

This is definitely a big departure from my normal work... Normally I don't shoot models. However I have had this image in my mind for ages now and finally I got the various parts of the puzzle together for a fun shoot on Thursday night.

Thanks to Mandy & Oat for their help on this, both of you were great!

This is the first time I have pre-visualised an image to the extent where I have a crystal clear image of every detail in my mind and my challenge is to use lights and camera to recreate the image. It's come out pretty close to what I was envisioning.

If you would like to see how this shot was done, then visit this blog post to see the video of the shoot as well as how it was post processed.

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Kounellis says:

Brilliant image
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

muslim page says:

THIS IS VERY NICE!!!
FAVOURITE!!
Kamal
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dirk Delbaere says:

great work
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Leigh Schilling says:

Does need to be viewed big to appreciate it. Nice work

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

figalandia says:

impressive...stunning...spooky!
love it!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Matthew Stewart | Photographer says:

Really really well seen and shot mate. What a cool place, love the positioning of the creepy graffiti face behind the model, really adds volumes to the image.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlos San Gil says:

Wonderful, I adore it !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

trax :) de retour! says:

i love it
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Panos Mavromytis - Ναυπακτος says:

NO need to view this iamge on blk, this is fantastic work, the light on you, the details! well done :-)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kymarie89 says:

wow amazing location. She was a very lucky model to be a part of your vision.

xoKymarie
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tim McDonald says:

Superb
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

c_n_b says:

Cool stuff mate!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pablo Ramil says:

Splendid work !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

.:[yorch]:. says:

Fantastic my friend.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~AntZ~ says:

Excellent location. Wonderful lighting.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

hangingpixels says:

Great image Brent....thanks for showing us how to light paint.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sachman75 says:

amazing, love all the detail and meticulous setup of this shot..

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Don House says:

Great execution, but I don't get it.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jferrer says:

Awesome!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

shady757 {Sean} says:

wow nice work!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Wiggum03 says:

Excellent - very dramatic.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Guntenhoener says:

Strong stuff !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

joekennedy52 says:

A nice departure Brent, its the sort of shot any decent photographer should try and accomplish me included, but im along way off that yet.
This is really good great mood and well executed.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike JC2009 says:

Great
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

.Derrick:) says:

Wow awesome. Great light, fantastic location (where is this!), great pose and great shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

abailward says:

Awesome! My only complaint would be the light on the model is almost a bit *too* much, a kiss less would make it look more "natural" while still directing the eye to her without screaming "here's the center of attention!"

Course, who am I to critique :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani℮l says:

Brilliant light here and what an interesting setting!
Enjoy your weekend!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

♑ Sam ♑ says:

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

SkyShaper says:

Wonderful image
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MeGaLoMaNiaC ~ [deleted] says:

absolutely my fav. !
because the lighting and location are great here !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tim Bolger says:

stunning
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

hotonpictures says:

great outcome with this limited lighting
rgds
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Chee Seong says:

The lighting here is awesome!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Austscapes.com says:

excellent
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Souza says:

Incredible image! excellent work with light!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tetley T says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Australian portrait, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dj Poe says:

Cool to see your vision come to life. Great lighting. Congrats
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sunflower☆ says:

Cooool great shot !!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

S. Diddy says:

What an incredible scene. Well done!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Carl C. () says:

Wonderful setting, fantastic composition!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Snappit74 [deleted] says:

Awesome
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mangini Adalberto & Laura (Laura busy) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The PARAGON Gallery - [Post 1/Comm 1]- ***ADMIN INVITE ONLY***, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Misuqui says:

Excellent results!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ssbuchanan says:

Nice. Kudos to Mandy for sitting in the crap :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Max-Zip2 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called World of Disturbia, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lifemusicmedia says:

Really beautiful work, great lighting and feel. The final image certainly justifies the effort involved.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bahul202 says:

Hai lm knl,ng mna ni,?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

r.AI (-) says:

Love it! Have a good weekend my friend!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bastiaanvanaarle says:

Great shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

hendry_670 says:

amazing image - great blog and video
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MarchingAnts says:

Sensational image Brent, great lighting, incredible atmosphere to the scene and that menacing devil in the background is really cool.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

avinashxalxo13 says:

Cool pic
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sveinsvoll says:

great location, atmosphere, pose, lightning. Perfect! instant fav!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Wilt says:

great atmosphere
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

HWpιcтuяes says:

Amazing pic !! 10/10

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Samantha Nicol Art Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Cafe Elite , and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Excellent!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

STEHOUWER AND RECIO says:

Very impressive shot, gorgeous!!
Seen in Explore!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

The Sage of Shadowdale says:

Nice work Brent. I heard about this shoot while spying on Oat on Facebook...or maybe it was Twitter, no I think it was Facebook. Anyway, sounded like an interesting night out and your image looks fantastic; very emotive. Dark, creepy, moody... Mission accomplished!
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blurredfoto says:

Amazing image, well done on Explore!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

luca_eos(www.lucacesari.com is finally ONLINE!) says:

My god, mate, this is just awesome!!!
I can cleary understand when you talk about pre-visualizing an image: sometimes it just happens.
It seems you really had some great control over the overall lighing. splendid composition and fantastic mood. Well done!!!
Congrats on #2 on Explore.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

chiqa_mutz says:

Ad
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

toikhocchoem_aikhocchotoi642 says:

A
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nsuresh9026 says:

It's ok
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

berpala says:

It is a joy to watch your Photostream.
I invite you to see a picture of me. Thanks and regards.

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Great work!

This is a piece of art!
You are invited to join and add this amazing picture to A Black Rose

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lewosky says:

Whatb a fantastic scenary and lighting! Well done.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

HoMi\nside says:

awesome picture / superbe photo
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

zoe_tj says:

佳作！
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jayadd says:

Bad
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kokinaa says:

stunning
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

gotimayums says:

My vy wonderful is dis nite shine
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

danesutter says:

Really beautiful photos. Dan, Kenya.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

.max says:

Stunning result of a great concept. Thanks for the behind the scene footage!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

FOTO HEVIA 4ª Generación says:

Muy buena
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mp13 nhnc says:

Powerful stuff.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cak.zainul@yahoo.co.id says:

Horor n pnh mistis
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

acierman says:

amazing work ...its perfect
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

anhsaunhonha says:

A
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

DazaT says:

Excellent, I like it
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

canecillo2 [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Callejeando, foto urbana (post1.award2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Genial, excelente escena
Saludos
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nihlan imoet says:

A
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kathin_rena says:

Very good...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cute.rims@yahoo.com says:

Amajon
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

starforex@ymail.com says:

S=s
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Lozagui says:

It´s a really nice shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fourdollared says:

Great work!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

H. Vibrant Visuals Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BLEACH PHOTOGRAPHY, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

rabidash* says:

wOw…!!!
~cOngrats~
On XplOr FP...#...1
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Le Marin de Gibraltar says:

Très belle photo, très forte !

Very nice photo, very strong !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Andy Frazer says:

Congrats on being #1 on Flickr Explore. I just watched your BTS video last night. Great job.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bilowkhan says:

A
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Wiklund says:

Well titled. Awesome atmosphere.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Stoen says:

Superb! I like the creativity...
Well done and congrats on the Explore!
Have a wonderful weekend. I hope to see you around!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

rualive says:

Haunting composition...very nightmare indeed.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

michele.picardo says:

The fear and terror made in photography. A photo full of feelings technically perfect a shot .... wonderful Michele
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

dans le grand bleu says:

Amazing work!!! Absolutely stunning!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

VisualAssault says:

Awesome....really bloody good.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lupo grigio1 says:

wow,splendid composition!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon Thornton says:

Great light.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

der_makabere says:

Wonderful shot!

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