How do I photograph the New Wave aesthetic?+
Xeroxed manifestos, angular haircuts, and the aesthetics of a band that only played three gigs. Print an intermediate proof and photocopy it before the final scan the generation loss adds a layer of texture that is impossible to replicate accurately in Photoshop
What shots should I get for a New Wave photo shoot?+
Capture: High-contrast portrait with heavy grain and blown highlights, the face half consumed by shadow; Subject posed against a pasted-bill wall or fly-posted environment, urban authenticity unmediated; Close portrait with strong geometric graphic elements in the background lines, angles, halftone; Action shot at a small venue, camera close to the subject, wide-angle lens, no flash available light only; Flat-lay of zines, 7-inch sleeves, polaroids, and cassette tapes on a darkroom-textured surface.
What lighting works for New Wave photography?+
Available light pushed to its limit ISO 3200 on digital or HP5 pushed to 3200 on film; the grain and noise are the aesthetic, not a problem to be solved
Where should I shoot New Wave photography?+
Good locations include: Small venue back room or loading dock, Record shop with floor-to-ceiling vinyl, Urban parking structure with brutalist geometry, Subway or underground station.
What wardrobe works for New Wave photography?+
Asymmetric cuts, black and white with one accent color, band badges, geometric accessories; the look is assembled, not bought
