Francesca Woodman‘s portraits are evocative and atmospheric, often using composition to supplement her storytelling. Despite her photos being in black and white, Woodman’s photos don’t rely on a high contrast to be visually appealing. She embraces soft lighting, leading to creamy whites and subtle gradients. This soft light effect can be achieved by using natural lighting, such as shooting during the day or at golden hour. It can also be emulated by filtering light through a set of curtains. Woodman also purposefully obscures her subjects, sometimes using double exposure to create more interesting compositions.
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