The best way I can sum up this photoshoot is in the magic of Pinterest and collaboration. Aside from my usual hired photo sessions like photographing couples, weddings, and portraits, something I love to do is collaborate with local models and branch out into more creative, editorial-style photoshoots. Breo is a beautifully talented model (and the coolest person, btw) based in St. Louis. I've worked with her a few times, and each session we do together is so magical and unique.


Another thing that is so crucial to do as a photographer and artist is to immerse yourself in work that inspires you. If Instagram or TikTok doesn't do it for you, then I would highly recommend using Pinterest which is filled with amazing images you can use as inspiration. I created a mood board for this concept of a moody/atmospheric shoot using car headlights and fog. Of course, the more aesthetic car choice would have been a truck, but thankfully my Prius did a good enough job!


Pushing yourself and doing something new is also so important as an artist. If you don't, you might never understand your true potential. I never shoot at nighttime, so this was definitely a challenge for me to expand my experience with shooting in different lighting. It still turned out so dreamy, and Breo elevated the photos into something I had only dreamed of creating.


Model: Breo Jackson

Artistic low angle shot of figure crouching on pavement at night with warm golden lighting.
Black and white artistic silhouette of person in atmospheric smoke or fog.
Moody portrait lit by golden sunlight showing figure lying on ground in white clothing at sunset.
Artistic portrait with figure in white jacket posed dramatically under warm street lights.
Dreamy golden hour portrait shows relaxed seated pose in casual attire against dark trees.
Atmospheric side profile silhouette with golden light and hair movement against dark background.
A silhouetted figure lies on the ground with bright car headlights illuminating the dark atmospheric scene.
Environmental portrait with warm lighting showing casual styled figure against dark background.
Atmospheric side profile shot of someone sitting outdoors in evening light.
Black and white portrait with dramatic pose under street lights at night.
Artistic portrait in warm tones features contemplative pose against darkening trees at sunset.
Close up portrait with dramatic sepia tones and moody nighttime lighting.
Atmospheric portrait with teal tones and strong backlighting creating dramatic silhouette effect.
Artistic low angle shot with dramatic lighting and shadows against dark night background.
Street style portrait with figure in casual wear posed under warm night lighting.