Jop van Bennekom, Creative Director,

Description

An intimate editorial portrait captured by photographer Mark Peckmezian for the Fantastic Man project Scenes, set within a dimly lit restaurant interior. In the foreground, a young man leans forward with pursed lips to blow out three glowing candles on a small cake, while another individual gently covers his eyes from behind. The lighting is low-key and dramatic, cast primarily by the warm glow of the candles below, creating deep shadows and highlights across the subjects' faces. In the background, other patrons are seated at tables under moody ambient lighting, framed by dark walls decorated with vintage posters and a glowing window. The composition conveys a quiet, celebratory moment with rich tonal depth and atmospheric texture.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Moody, Gritty

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Color

Background

Bar

Context

Editorial