Tim Wallace is a commercial photographer who is known for his work with motor vehicles. He has worked with many automotive brands to capture vehicles in the best possible environments with the best possible lights. His car photos all have a distinct look to them. He is able to bring out the best features of the car by placing it in an environment that conceptually captures the look of the vehicle. Wallace is very successful at showing a car that is in motion as well as one that is not.

Wallace’s use of lighting allows for a very sleek look and feel to all his photos. You can see that he depends on the light he uses to capture the perfect mood for each car. The different lightings will express the individual aesthetic of each vehicle. For some, he uses very soft light to give off very soft shadows. This is done with more luxurious brands. Other times he shows more sharp shadows to give off a different feeling. One example of this is with the racecars that he photographs. He also photographs racecars and trucks in motion. The environment of each photoshoot is also very well thought out. Every type of car that photographs is shot in a suitable environment that allows for a successful product shot.

Tim Wallace is a commercial photographer that specializes in locomotives. He’s worked with a range of clientele such as Aston Martin, Lexus, Ferrari, etc. He is known for his strong lighting ability and use of his environment. He is able to work on location as well as in the studio. From looking through his car photography, they all seem to have a similar style. His use of lighting and location give off a sense of drama. Being that he shoots cars and trucks, he really captures the idea that this object is in motion. Whether it is in his studio shots or shots on location.

His use of shadow and reflection provide a sense of dimension that the car isn’t just some flat object. The way the lighting hits the metal adds this airbrushed look that makes the car feel luxurious, sleek and sophisticated. His shots on location are pretty amazing. Each is perfectly set for the particular type of car being shot. Some of the photographs with the dark background really bring light to the car. Your eye is immediately drawn to the car and its fine details. These photographs are very well composed and are aesthetically pleasing to look at. I am really big on cars and always go to the auto show every year at the Javits Center. After looking at Tim’s work, I admire cars even more.

Julia Sent is a still life photographer. She works with produce, objects, and artifacts. Her photographs may seem like these random pieces put together but they each tell a different story. Objects are part of our everyday lives, some hold memories or experiences. We usually develop attachments to objects that hold some sentimental value, and I think it’s beautiful that Julia illuminates those ideals in her photography.

Julia’s photographs are very simple, very well composed and shot low key/eye level. They each fit the frame quite nicely with a good amount of negative space. The lighting helps to bring forward the little details on each object. In most of her photos, there seems to be a key light used and a fill light used. The key light is on the right side of the objects. Each object doesn’t overpower each other, they are combined well that each object holds its own. In the photos, each set up is set on a flat surface, usually with some dark, textured fabric. The backdrop is black, the darkness highlights the different naturally vibrant colors of some of these objects, especially the produce. My two favorite are the Scalped Pomegranates and the Lychee. In the one with the pomegranates, you can see the detailed clusters of those gem-like seeds. The rich, berry red/burgundy color contrasting against the dark background really stands out.

The lychee one is interesting because not many people know what lychee is or let alone what it actually looks like. I like that she only had 3 of them peeled/de-shelled. I like the comparison between what it looks like peeled and what it looks like not peeled. On the outside, you have this brownish red color with a rough looking texture and on the inside, you have this white, plump, smooth deliciousness. Your eye is immediately drawn to the peeled ones because it is white and it stands out from the darkness. It kind of has this idea that you can’t judge a book by its cover. You wouldn’t have thought this would be what it looked like on the inside if you’ve never had it.

Julia Sent is photographer known for her work in still life photography. Most of her photos are inspired by Dutch still life paintings. She composes her photos using objects that have vibrant colors. Most of her photos are either of flowers, kitchen utensils, fruits, and vegetables. Her photos are stunning. She usually shoots against a dark background. The dark background really allows for the objects to stand out. The objects are arranged and are in the center of the frame. Some compositions fill the whole frame, others don’t.

It seems that Julia Sent uses very soft light when shooting. You can see there are no harsh, sharp shadows on any of the objects that she photographs. For the most part, there seems to be only one to two lights used. Some of her photos use just one front light and some use an additional fill light to bring out some objects that would have gotten lost. Some photos also show just one light placed at 45 degrees of the camera. Sent’s photo looks very much like a Dutch still life painting, she mimics the lighting and colors found in most of these paintings.