Retro Mood

DanOstergren · Friday at 3:30 AM

Some photos I took in my friend's retro inspired photo studio. Lit using natural light and a reflector, with the exception of two that were additionally lit with LED panels.

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And a portrait of one of the studio owners.

terri · Friday at 8:10 AM

Wow!! What a fabulous studio. This was beautifully and thoughtfully crafted. Kudos to the owners!

You must have been giddy when you stepped in there. :lol:

#1 seems to be slightly backlit on the subject's face, but I'm viewing on my phone so I'm guessing a larger version is more forgiving.

I love each and every one. Just stellar work here. #6 is perfect in every way. #s 2, 4, and 5 are also standouts.

They all capture a beautiful retro style. Have they seen these?

Applause.

KJ_North · Friday at 9:16 AM

Very nice Dan your lighting certainly shows the expertise you have.

DanOstergren · 2025-07-28T01:41:59-0500

terri said:
Wow!! What a fabulous studio. This was beautifully and thoughtfully crafted. Kudos to the owners!

You must have been giddy when you stepped in there.

#1 seems to be slightly backlit on the subject's face, but I'm viewing on my phone so I'm guessing a larger version is more forgiving.

I love each and every one. Just stellar work here. #6 is perfect in every way. #s 2, 4, and 5 are also standouts.

They all capture a beautiful retro style. Have they seen these?

Applause.

Thank you so much Terri!
My friend Sloane really did an amazing job curating this studio. Not pictured in these is also a very cool retro styled kitchen. This was my first time getting to use this studio, and I have since used it a few more times.
Yes the first one is intentionally backlit. I used a white V-flat to bounce some of the light back onto him from where I was positioned so I wouldn't lose too much detail.
The models have seen these. Most were very happy, though a couple of them haven't said anything about them in the weeks since I took them, which if I'm being honest does bother me a little bit, but oh well. I'm happy to have each of these in my body of work.