studio lighting – Greg Urbano

Jonny Edward – Portrait

A heavily tattooed figure sits in quiet repose, framed by a monochromatic palette of deep burgundy, charcoal, and black. Dramatic studio lighting carves sharp shadows across the textured plaid waistcoat and the subject’s angular features, while the round, dark spectacles anchor the gaze in a moment of intense, introspective stillness. The intricate flow of ink across the arms contrasts with the structured tailoring, creating a formal, painterly portrait that balances eccentricity with composed dignity.

Gabby

A figure sits poised against a void of white, her raised arms framing a cascade of golden hair in a gesture of casual elegance. High-contrast textures—glossy black leather, plush fur, and graphic animal print—collide with a saturated pop of magenta, creating a visual tension that balances studio artifice with relaxed, contemplative poise.

Mike Groth

A sharply defined bust portrait emerges from an abyssal black void, rendered with meticulous control of tonal range. The soft, directional illumination sculpts the subject’s facial features, creating a striking interplay of subtle highlights on the scalp and textured beard against deep shadows. Anchored by a crisp white collar and a rich crimson tie, the composition conveys an unyielding stillness and quiet authority, imbuing the image with a mood of solemn introspection and formal elegance.