Aerosol and Silk: Fashion Photography in Bushwick
Summer heat comes off the brick along Troutman Street. Last July, a downpour ended a fashion editorial shoot here. Afterward we found that wet spray paint has a reflective sheen you can't fake in post. Bushwick's graffiti corridors are more than backdrops for fashion work.
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The Troutman Alleyways
Where St. Nicholas Avenue meets Troutman, the murals change almost monthly, from neon to muted monochrome. In the afternoon summer sun, the big artwork works as a giant textured bounce board.
Look for walls with fresh matte varnish. They reflect soft ambient light without harsh glare on camera.
Moore Street Industrial Corridor
Fewer tourists go down Moore, where freight loading docks are covered in layered wheatpaste posters and old tags. Rusty corrugated metal next to bright paint gives an edgy editorial look that suits streetwear.
Shoot from low angles to catch the sun glinting off the metal warehouse roofs above the artwork.
The Vandervoort Rooftop Overlooks
These elevated industrial spots look over tagged rooftops to the Manhattan skyline in the distance. Summer haze softens the mid-day light.
Bring a portable reflector. The red brick rooftops lose ambient light quickly as the sun drops.
White Avenue Loading Docks
Away from the main tourist strip, this quiet dead end has large geometric street art painted over concrete loading ramps. Clean architectural lines against wild-style lettering give you plenty of ways to frame a shot.
The concrete ramps give you natural height. Put your model up high and shoot up against the painted walls.
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