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Romantasy aesthetic photography reference
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Romantasy

A gothic novel's cover art, brought to candlelit life

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SET

The setup

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Romantasy

01 LightWarm, low-key candlelight or firelight as the primary source, deep shadow retained resist brightening the shadow, which is doing the mood's heavy lifting
02 WardrobeCorseted gowns in deep jewel tones, gold filigree jewelry, floral crowns, flowing fabric
03 LocationOvergrown estate garden
04 Palette
DIR

Director's note

Shoot with a single practical candle or lantern in frame rather than simulating the glow with a gelled strobe real flame flicker and the way it falls off with distance is nearly impossible to fake convincingly

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Romantasy reference frame
Standby50mmf/5.6 · 1/125 · ISO 400

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LGT

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KeyThe light that makes the pictureSoft, farOn the floor
FillHow far into shadow you can seeHard, closeEye level
BackSeparation from the backgroundSoft, farHung high
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Close portrait lit entirely by candlelight, deep jewel tones in the shadowportrait85mm
Full-length shot in a corseted gown against mist or fog, moonlitsetup50mmatmosphere
Detail shot of gold jewelry or a floral crown against dark, rich fabricdetail100mm
Environmental shot in an overgrown garden or ruin at duskenvironment35mmlow light
Portrait with dramatic wind-blown hair and fabric, backlit by a single warm sourceportrait85mm
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LOC

Locations

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Overgrown estate gardenGothic ruin or castle interiorCandlelit library or studyMisty forest at dusk
REF

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About this brief

How do I photograph the Romantasy aesthetic?

A gothic novel's cover art, brought to candlelit life.

Shoot with a single practical candle or lantern in frame rather than simulating the glow with a gelled strobe real flame flicker and the way it falls off with distance is nearly impossible to fake convincingly

Director's note

What shots should I get for a Romantasy photo shoot?

Leave with every frame on this list.

Shot list

  1. Close portrait lit entirely by candlelight, deep jewel tones in the shadow
  2. Full-length shot in a corseted gown against mist or fog, moonlit
  3. Detail shot of gold jewelry or a floral crown against dark, rich fabric
  4. Environmental shot in an overgrown garden or ruin at dusk
  5. Portrait with dramatic wind-blown hair and fabric, backlit by a single warm source
What lighting works for Romantasy photography?

Warm, low-key candlelight or firelight as the primary source, deep shadow retained resist brightening the shadow, which is doing the mood's heavy lifting

Light

Where should I shoot Romantasy photography?

Scout these before anything else.

Locations

  1. Overgrown estate garden
  2. Gothic ruin or castle interior
  3. Candlelit library or study
  4. Misty forest at dusk
What wardrobe works for Romantasy photography?

Corseted gowns in deep jewel tones, gold filigree jewelry, floral crowns, flowing fabric

Wardrobe

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