Charlie Engman, Photographer, Sydney

Description

This striking editorial image captured by photographer Charlie Engman presents a surreal composite scene where three distinct individuals appear to float or pose dynamically above an expansive aerial view of a dense urban cityscape with winding rivers. In the upper left, a blonde-haired man wearing dark outerwear and a printed white t-shirt strikes a lunging pose. In the center, a man dressed in flowing white layered garments and high boots adopts a dramatic martial arts stance. In the foreground, a dark-haired woman in a translucent dark gown holds a long, narrow translucent architectural prop across the frame. The lighting creates a polished, high-concept visual style that merges studio portraiture with aerial geography. The vertical composition is rich in textural contrast between the subjects' clothing and the sprawling concrete and water background.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Surreal, Polished

Techniques

VFX / visual effects

Industries

Designer Fashion

Color

Background

Aerial View

Context

Editorial