There are definitely subtle nods to urban exploration (urbex — or more accurately, rural exploration i.e. rurex) in my portfolio. The use of abandoned homesteads, shipwrecks, and railroads makes for great mood and compelling subjects. The center image of an abandoned mountain railway, taken in Taiwan, is one of my most popular.
Abandoned and macabre places have long been a source of fascination to me, especially as someone who grew up a fan of horror thrillers from Hitchcock, Stephen King, and just about anything from the ‘80s. In the latest behind-the-scenes video I’m going to share some images not typically showcased in my portfolio — images that are grittier and outside my normal color palette.
We’ll photograph inside an abandoned theater, visit a creepy graveyard, and check out Stephen King’s house.
We’ll also discover the best lens for photographing abandoned places and learn the importance of applying contrast to grayscale images. As always the video is short, densely packed with content, and relatively non-technical. Enjoy!