Gregory Crewdson

Barney's photography work

Gregory Crewdson
He was born in September 26th, 1962 in Brooklyn, New york, America. He started a punk rock group called the speedies, then dropped out to pursue a career in photography.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Crewdson

 His photos are known to be well staged, using light resources and a professional crew. One photo could take up to two days to set up. Each photo costs as much as an independent film.
He is influenced by his childhood experiences and films, such as Blue Velvet. This photo shows a man in a car filled with flowers, which could reflect loss
or solitude. I have chosen this image for its use of colour.

This photo I have chosen because its a good example of whats being focused on screen. The spotlight on the protag makes it look like a crime scene. The color used here is blue, which reflects sadness. The fog in the scene adds a mysterious tone. This image, since its set in suburban america, could be a metaphor for loneliness, making the image more expressive.

This photo is known as Brief Encounter, which depicts a snowy suburban town. I've picked this photo to show how Crewdson uses space wisely. This photo was planned weeks in advanced. The snow also gives a cold feeling, not only literal, but phycological.