Photographer – Steve SchofieldImage – Jason in Brighton, Science Fiction Fan
At The Photographers’ Gallery annual new graduates show I particularly enjoyed Steve Schofieds’ portrait series of science fiction fans. Dressed in a Star Trek uniform holding a ray gun, the subject stands in front of a large living room window. The lurid orange curtains wonderfully match his orange Star Trek top.
It has been shot in a studied, respectful, formal manner. The original image shows great detail and depth of field, I assume shot in medium format or possibly 5x4. Natural lighting is suggested as you can see light from the window falling onto the subjects’ right shoulder and across the living room floor. I would imagine he would have used some kind of reflector to subtly bounce light back onto the front of the subject.
There seems to be a paradox between the ordinariness of the subjects’ surroundings (the furniture, window hangings, TV etc), and a desire for escapism in the subject himself. I like this image because despite the formal manner in which it was taken, it has a slightly humorous touch while still remaining respectful to the sitter.
It has been shot in a studied, respectful, formal manner. The original image shows great detail and depth of field, I assume shot in medium format or possibly 5x4. Natural lighting is suggested as you can see light from the window falling onto the subjects’ right shoulder and across the living room floor. I would imagine he would have used some kind of reflector to subtly bounce light back onto the front of the subject.
There seems to be a paradox between the ordinariness of the subjects’ surroundings (the furniture, window hangings, TV etc), and a desire for escapism in the subject himself. I like this image because despite the formal manner in which it was taken, it has a slightly humorous touch while still remaining respectful to the sitter.
Online gallery: http://www.photonet.org.uk/freshfacedandwildeyed08/
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