Graeme Montgomery, Photographer, New York

Description

This striking commercial product photograph by Graeme Montgomery features three identical glossy black cylindrical perfume bottles arranged symmetrically against a deep black background. The bottles bear gold embossed lettering identifying them as Pur Santal, Pur Oud, and Pur Ambre. Large, dark, iridescent feathers fan out behind and around the bottles, creating a dramatic, textured composition with sharp highlights and deep shadows. The lighting is precise and theatrical, accentuating the reflective glass surfaces of the flacons and the fine barbs of the feathers. The overall aesthetic is luxurious, moody, and highly stylized.

Style

Horizontal, Commercial, Moody, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Fragrance

Color

Background

Black Seamless

Context

Advertising Campaign