National Forum of Music

Nov 2025

The National Forum of Music commissions this editorial portrait series for the NFM Choir, focusing on the ensemble's collective identity through a series of composed, individual studies. Photographer Lukasz Rajchert employs a consistent aesthetic framework across the project, utilizing soft light and moody, low-key lighting to sculpt the subjects against dark, textured studio backdrops. The imagery leans into a polished, cinematic sensibility that emphasizes the texture of tailored garments, from heavy wool overcoats to structured blazers. Each portrait reflects a deliberate approach to staging, with subjects positioned against rustic wooden furniture and matte, deep-toned backgrounds. By stripping away extraneous environment, the focus remains entirely on the choir members, capturing a sense of quiet, dignified performance through deliberate posing and tonal control.

Editorial, Vertical, Moody

Soft Light

Music

Textured Backdrop

Portrait / Headshot