Sacha Stejko, Photographer, Auckland

Description

An underwater photograph captured by Sacha Stejko depicts a woman floating horizontally beneath the surface of a dark swimming pool. Her body is arched slightly upward with arms extended out to the sides, surrounded by a dispersion of tiny air bubbles rising toward the water line. Shimmering caustic light patterns ripple across the tiled floor and pool walls, casting bright turquoise and white networks of illumination through the deep indigo water. Overhead, the water's surface reflects ambient light into several soft, out-of-focus circular bokeh spots against the dark upper frame. The low-key lighting creates a dramatic, moody atmosphere emphasizing the fluid motion and weightless suspension of the subject.

Style

Horizontal, Cinematic, Moody, Cool

Techniques

Underwater, Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Swimwear

Color

Background

Outdoor Pool

Context

Editorial