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Art Deco aesthetic photography reference
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Art Deco

Geometric luxury at its most confident: gold, black, and the absolute certainty of good taste

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The setup

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Art Deco

01 LightStrong, directional key light from 45 degrees with a hard-edged shadow referencing the dramatic lighting of 1930s Hollywood glamour portraiture, which was Art Deco's photographic language
02 WardrobeGold, black, and ivory; bias-cut satin or velvet, geometric jewelry in gold and jet, finger waves or slicked hair; every element should reference a specific period between 1920 and 1940
03 LocationGenuine Art Deco hotel lobby
04 Palette
DIR

Director's note

Source Bakelite and genuine 1930s objects for props rather than reproductions the material quality of original Deco objects under a hard 1930s-style light tells a truth that no replica can, because the material itself has aged into its period

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Art Deco reference frame
Standby50mmf/5.6 · 1/125 · ISO 400

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LGT

Light the set

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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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Shot list

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Portrait in a genuine Art Deco interior hotel lobby, theatre foyer with the architecture as active backdropportrait85mm
Close beauty portrait with strong cheekbone light referencing the glamour photography of the 1930sportrait85mm
Still life of Art Deco objects: a cocktail shaker, Bakelite radio, geometric jewelry, on a black marble surfacesetup50mm
Environmental wide shot of a grand Art Deco space a banking hall, hotel lobby, or ocean liner interior if accessiblewide24mm
Detail of Art Deco surface pattern: sunburst, chevron, stylized florals lit to reveal the reliefdetail100mm
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LOC

Locations

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Genuine Art Deco hotel lobbyChrysler Building-era commercial interiorRestored 1930s cinema or theatrePalm Beach-style club or hotel
REF

Explore the aesthetic

Part of the Luxury & Prestige mood, alongside Luxury Minimal and Dark Academia. Began in the 1920s, on the style timeline.

Style guideColor palette
DOC

About this brief

How do I photograph the Art Deco aesthetic?

Geometric luxury at its most confident: gold, black, and the absolute certainty of good taste.

Source Bakelite and genuine 1930s objects for props rather than reproductions the material quality of original Deco objects under a hard 1930s-style light tells a truth that no replica can, because the material itself has aged into its period

Director's note

What shots should I get for a Art Deco photo shoot?

Leave with every frame on this list.

Shot list

  1. Portrait in a genuine Art Deco interior hotel lobby, theatre foyer with the architecture as active backdrop
  2. Close beauty portrait with strong cheekbone light referencing the glamour photography of the 1930s
  3. Still life of Art Deco objects: a cocktail shaker, Bakelite radio, geometric jewelry, on a black marble surface
  4. Environmental wide shot of a grand Art Deco space a banking hall, hotel lobby, or ocean liner interior if accessible
  5. Detail of Art Deco surface pattern: sunburst, chevron, stylized florals lit to reveal the relief
What lighting works for Art Deco photography?

Strong, directional key light from 45 degrees with a hard-edged shadow referencing the dramatic lighting of 1930s Hollywood glamour portraiture, which was Art Deco's photographic language

Light

Where should I shoot Art Deco photography?

Scout these before anything else.

Locations

  1. Genuine Art Deco hotel lobby
  2. Chrysler Building-era commercial interior
  3. Restored 1930s cinema or theatre
  4. Palm Beach-style club or hotel
What wardrobe works for Art Deco photography?

Gold, black, and ivory; bias-cut satin or velvet, geometric jewelry in gold and jet, finger waves or slicked hair; every element should reference a specific period between 1920 and 1940

Wardrobe

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