Downtown After Dark
A noir photography look at downtown Wichita Falls
In a photography context, "noir" refers to a style characterized by high contrast, dramatic lighting, deep shadows, and a moody, often mysterious atmosphere. It draws inspiration from classic film noir aesthetics of the 1940s and '50s, emphasizing themes of urban grit, suspense, and chiaroscuro (strong light-dark contrast).
According to Oxford Languages, “Noir,” when used in the context of film, means a genre of crime film or fiction characterized by cynicism, fatalism, and moral ambiguity. Examples include Double Indemnity (1944) and The Maltese Falcon (1941).
Troy recently spent a night shooting downtown Wichita Falls in noir style, as rehab from an eye surgery, and came away very happy with the results. What do you think? Do you have a favorite?
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Troy Larson is a Wichita Falls photographer. See more of his photography and get booking info at TroyLarsonCreative.com.
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