Silhouette of a man holding an umbrella in the rain at night, black and white.

Different World

Creative Direction & Photography for Adrian T. Bell’s Album - Different World

From a technical standpoint, I approached this shoot with a very modest set up. I wanted to focus on technique with no post production to bring the mood to life as organically as possible. Ambient natural lighting helped capture some frontal details, while long exposures were used to capture the rain drops falling in mid-air.

Concept:

The ethereal dance of darkness and highlights took center stage as I attempted to frame and capture the essence of space. The deliberate use of negative space accentuates the vastness, creating an atmosphere that resonates with cosmic serenity. Each photograph becomes a portal, inviting you to lose yourself in the enchanting balance between void and substance.

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit exhaling smoke.
Black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie with smoke coming out of his ears, and a woman to his side also emitting smoke, in a dramatic and intense scene.
A man in a suit and tie exhaling vapor or smoke in a dark starry background.
A black and white photo of a man in a suit, backlit by a bright light, with visible vapor or smoke around him and specks floating in the air.
A black and white image of a man in a tuxedo with his head thrown back, surrounded by sprays of water and smoke, creating a dramatic effect.
Spotify artist page for Adrian T. Bell, featuring a backlit silhouette photo, song list, and discography section.
Three smartphones displaying a music streaming app interface with monochrome album art and track information on a black background.
Black and white photo of a record player with a spinning vinyl. The album cover shows a silhouette of a person with an umbrella in a starry background. The text on the cover lists track titles and credits.
Open magazine showing a black and white photo of a man in profile with sunglasses, surrounded by white splashes, and pages with text and promotional material.
Open magazine showing two pages, left features "artpaper" and image of a hand holding a newspaper, right has black-and-white photo of a man in a suit smoking, with text underneath.

Recognition

AIGA - Professional Association for Design Feature - Photography

Agave Magazine (cover) Vol.2, Issue 3

The Sun (Published for photography) The Sun Magazine Issue 472

Art Paper: Artist/Photography Feature 

Behance: Featured for Excellence in Photography