i don't usually find myself attracted to night photography (i see a lot of it at school, and the "look" just doesn't generally appeal to me) but i absolutely love the work of Paul Weiner. his subjects and technique create beautiful two-dimensional shrines that don't seem like photos of altars but actual devotional pieces themselves.
the often elaborate sets are a feat of their own, but the way he lights them is astounding. i hate to use the term "paint with light" (it sounds tacky to me in some way) but he has clearly mastered the craft of lighting his works with expert intentionality. his color platte is beautiful, and the images are absolutely gorgeous in a slightly eerie way.
i don't have any sites with more information on him, but you can see a gallery of his flashlight artist portraits here.
photos: http://www.caladangallery.com/gallery/pweiner
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