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80s Editorial aesthetic photography reference
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80s Editorial

Power, ambition, and hair: the decade that believed more was always the answer

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80s editorial
SET

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80s Editorial

01 LightStrong, hard directional light a fresnel or 7-inch reflector above and slightly to the front; the resulting shadows on the face were a deliberate aesthetic choice in 80s studio fashion photography
02 WardrobePadded shoulders, bold lapels, primary or jewel tones, statement belts, power jewelry nothing soft or apologetic
03 LocationGlass-fronted office building exterior
04 Palette
DIR

Director's note

Reference the editorial work of Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts for posing language the body should be extended, angular, and in control; the subjects in 80s editorial never looked uncertain

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80s Editorial reference frame
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KeyThe light that makes the pictureMediumEye level
FillHow far into shadow you can seeSoft, farEye level
BackRound at the front, where it is just another fillOffEye level
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Studio beauty portrait with strong overhead key light, pronounced shoulder pads creating a strong silhouetteportrait85mm
Full-length fashion shot against a deep shadow-free background, subject in a power posesetup50mm
Close portrait with hard light creating sharp cheekbone shadow, the makeup deliberately theatricalportrait85mm
Environmental shot in a glass-and-steel office environment, subject at a desk in full dressenvironment35mmthru glass
Action shot mid-stride in an exterior architectural space, trench coat or structured jacket in motionenvironment35mm
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LOC

Locations

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Glass-fronted office building exteriorCorporate lobby with marble and chromePhoto studio with classic seamless and a strong light rigUrban plaza with strong architectural geometry
REF

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About this brief

How do I photograph the 80s Editorial aesthetic?

Power, ambition, and hair: the decade that believed more was always the answer.

Reference the editorial work of Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts for posing language the body should be extended, angular, and in control; the subjects in 80s editorial never looked uncertain

Director's note

What shots should I get for a 80s Editorial photo shoot?

Leave with every frame on this list.

Shot list

  1. Studio beauty portrait with strong overhead key light, pronounced shoulder pads creating a strong silhouette
  2. Full-length fashion shot against a deep shadow-free background, subject in a power pose
  3. Close portrait with hard light creating sharp cheekbone shadow, the makeup deliberately theatrical
  4. Environmental shot in a glass-and-steel office environment, subject at a desk in full dress
  5. Action shot mid-stride in an exterior architectural space, trench coat or structured jacket in motion
What lighting works for 80s Editorial photography?

Strong, hard directional light a fresnel or 7-inch reflector above and slightly to the front; the resulting shadows on the face were a deliberate aesthetic choice in 80s studio fashion photography

Light

Where should I shoot 80s Editorial photography?

Scout these before anything else.

Locations

  1. Glass-fronted office building exterior
  2. Corporate lobby with marble and chrome
  3. Photo studio with classic seamless and a strong light rig
  4. Urban plaza with strong architectural geometry
What wardrobe works for 80s Editorial photography?

Padded shoulders, bold lapels, primary or jewel tones, statement belts, power jewelry nothing soft or apologetic

Wardrobe

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