Les 7 corps du dragon, shooting photo scénique
A staged photo shoot carried out before the performance of *The Seven Bodies of the Dragon*, with careful attention paid to the lighting, contrasts and atmosphere of the show.
I carried out this photo shoot before the performance of *Les 7 corps du dragon* at the Théâtre Le Bateau-Lune.
I wanted images for the archives, for promotional purposes and as mementos of the project: I wanted them to look as though they’d been taken during an actual performance, whilst making the most of the time before the show to fine-tune the lighting.
I made use of the theatre’s stage lighting – a style similar to concert lighting, which I’m familiar with – and then added my own flashes and lights. I wanted to sculpt the light, create strong contrasts, highlight certain elements and leave other areas in shadow.
Scenic photo shoot
The photos were taken before the performance. I wanted to recreate the intensity of the show under controlled conditions, to produce striking images for the project’s archives, promotional material and mementoes.
I photographed the scenes as if they were being performed in front of an audience, but with the ability to adjust the lighting, positioning and contrast. I combined the venue’s lighting, flashes and additional lights to create a more professional atmosphere, with certain areas highlighted and others left in shadow.
