Benjamin Rasmussen, Photographer, Denver

Description

A portrait by photographer Benjamin Rasmussen captures a firefighter standing squarely in the center of an industrial interior. The subject wears heavy tan protective turnout gear complete with a helmet, high-visibility reflective stripes, and reinforced gloves. The background consists of a large structural framework with geometric cross-bracing and large translucent panels that diffuse natural light into the space. The composition is strictly vertical, emphasizing the vertical lines of the architecture and the upright posture of the subject. Natural light illuminates the scene evenly, highlighting the textures of the heavy fabric and the metal structure.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Moody, Warm

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Warehouse

Context

Editorial