It's not super often that I get to bridge my creative editorial work with a paid portrait session, but this was one of those times. Bryan, a local pianist and musical artist, hired me to do a moody, cinematic portrait session at the National Cathedral in Washington DC - at night. While I typically shoot during the day, I absolutely loved the moodiness of this session and using the lights of the cathedral and my flash to create these photos that will be perfect for his Spotify page and more. I would absolutely love to do more sessions like this for musical artists and beyond!

A person in formal attire stands in profile view against a Gothic archway with night lights in the distance.
Artistic silhouette portrait against textured wall in dramatic black and white.
Silhouetted figure stands in arched doorway with city lights glowing in background.
Moody nighttime portrait of someone wearing a dark coat against historic buildings.
Moody portrait with candlelit cathedral architecture looming in the background.
Side profile portrait in dim lighting showing curly hair and dark clothing.
Person gazing upward at gothic window light in atmospheric hallway setting.
Silhouette against city lights at night in moody atmospheric setting.
Atmospheric night photograph showing a silhouetted figure against illuminated Gothic architecture.
A silhouette stands in a dimly lit Gothic archway at night with city lights visible in the background.
Figure in dark clothing standing beneath gothic window light against textured wall.
Low-light portrait capturing someone in dark clothing against a night backdrop.
Artistic portrait capturing a person in warm lighting under Gothic architecture at night.
Intimate portrait with warm sepia tones and dramatic side lighting.
Atmospheric night portrait in black and white showing a figure in a dark coat under Gothic architecture.