Kurt Iswarienko, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

This portrait features an East Asian man in his 30s standing stoically in a traditional Japanese samurai costume, complete with layered patterned robes and an ornate vest holding two swords. The lighting is soft and atmospheric, casting a moody tone across the scene. The background reveals a dense, misty forest with tall trees fading into an ethereal haze. The composition is vertical, focusing tightly on the subject against the natural environment. The photograph was captured by Kurt Iswarienko for the series Shogun.

Style

Vertical, Cinematic, Moody, Earthy

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Movie Studios

Color

Background

Forest

Context

Advertising Campaign