Iain McKell's Photography

by: Basecamp

Iain explores the world with an intense eye for detail and composition. He is a keen observer of people often seeming to notice the overlooked or subject matter that is under the radar. Weather working with an unknown sitter or an iconic celebrity he brings a democratic eye to the subject. He manages to create an air of incredible atmosphere to his distinct narrative locations, often placing his subjects in curious landscapes or intimate interiors. There seems to be a magical, yet sensitive quality to the images rendering them transcendent and other worldly.

Working within portraiture and fashion Iain manages to invest the images with his own strong vision. Iain often uses unusual characters rather than conventional models by doing this he questions and challenges are perception of ‘beauty’. When working with models or celebrities Iain manages to penetrate beyond the surface, he is drawn to the character of the person. The majority of the work is constructed and carefully planned. Iain will often draw in story board form his ideas like a Directer before shooting a film and visits locations planning the shots in great detail. This enables him to create provocative, spontaneous and effortless looking images.

 

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