Maximalism

Every surface spoken for, every corner an argument for abundance

Maximalism aesthetic photography reference
Referencemaximalism
Shoot Brief · Call Sheet● TC 00:00:00:00
AestheticMaximalism
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Status0 / 5 Shot
LightMultiple practical sources every lamp in t
WardrobePattern on pattern, jewel tones, multiple

Shot list

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FR·01A
Environmental portrait in a room where every surface has been covered, the subject part of the pattern
FR·02A
Wide shot of an overwhelmingly decorated interior with the figure small against the decorative density
FR·03A
Close detail of layered surfaces a mantelpiece, a shelf, a tabletop where every object has been curated
FR·04A
Subject wearing a head-to-toe pattern ensemble against a contrasting pattern background
FR·05A
Overhead flat-lay of objects arranged to fill every millimeter of the frame in a maximalist composition
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⌁ LightingMultiple practical sources every lamp in the room switched on, competing color temperatures accepted and embraced; maximalism has no lighting budget because the whole room is the light

multiple practical sources every lamp in t ✦

⌁ WardrobePattern on pattern, jewel tones, multiple competing accessories, sculptural hair, maximum jewelry; more is better and enough is never reached

pattern on pattern

Director noteUse a wide-angle lens (24mm) very close to the subject rather than a normal lens at distance the distortion makes the decorative environment feel even more enveloping and places the viewer inside the density

Locations

Antique dealer's overstuffed shopEccentric collector's homeGrand Victorian interior with all original furnishingsArtists' home studio where living and making overlap completely

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About this brief

How do I photograph the Maximalism aesthetic?
Every surface spoken for, every corner an argument for abundance. Use a wide-angle lens (24mm) very close to the subject rather than a normal lens at distance the distortion makes the decorative environment feel even more enveloping and places the viewer inside the density
What shots should I get for a Maximalism photo shoot?
Capture: Environmental portrait in a room where every surface has been covered, the subject part of the pattern; Wide shot of an overwhelmingly decorated interior with the figure small against the decorative density; Close detail of layered surfaces a mantelpiece, a shelf, a tabletop where every object has been curated; Subject wearing a head-to-toe pattern ensemble against a contrasting pattern background; Overhead flat-lay of objects arranged to fill every millimeter of the frame in a maximalist composition.
What lighting works for Maximalism photography?
Multiple practical sources every lamp in the room switched on, competing color temperatures accepted and embraced; maximalism has no lighting budget because the whole room is the light
Where should I shoot Maximalism photography?
Good locations include: Antique dealer's overstuffed shop, Eccentric collector's home, Grand Victorian interior with all original furnishings, Artists' home studio where living and making overlap completely.
What wardrobe works for Maximalism photography?
Pattern on pattern, jewel tones, multiple competing accessories, sculptural hair, maximum jewelry; more is better and enough is never reached

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