Davis Bates, Photographer, London

Description

This editorial photograph captured by Davis Bates in London depicts a staged nighttime scene near water. A woman wearing a striking red cutout swimsuit and matching strappy heels is reclining on a rocky shore. She extends her hand downward, offering a bunch of green grapes to a humanoid creature emerging from the dark water below. The creature wears a textured green aquatic suit with fin-like details. Between them, a small floating tray holds two cocktail glasses, a white plate, and a bowl of grapes. The lighting is direct and dark-toned, creating a dramatic, surreal atmosphere with stark shadows against the night. The composition features a horizontal framing style with rich narrative tension.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Surreal, Moody, Gritty

Techniques

Analogue / film, Flash

Color

Background

Rocky Coast

Context

Editorial