Clayton Hauck, Photographer, Chicago

Description

A skilled artisan blacksmith is captured mid-action in an industrial workshop, working with hot metal using tongs at a heavy press. The craftsman wears safety glasses, a dark t-shirt, light trousers, and a protective apron, with heavy-duty gloves on his hands. The workshop features concrete floors, exposed brick walls, and large gridded windows letting in natural light. Various tools, equipment, and workbenches are scattered throughout the background, reflecting a working metal studio environment. The composition is shot vertically, focusing on the dynamic motion and focus of the craftsman.

Style

Documentary, Vertical, Warm, Clean

Techniques

Natural light

Color

Background

Warehouse

Context

Editorial