BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Matthew Porter Eureka Valley, 2023 27 x 33.5 inch archival pigment print Edition 4 of 5
BEFORE MIDNIGHT – An online exhibition.
To start the new year presents a selection of photographs taken between sunset and midnight – a magical time for photography. Requiring a unique blend of creativity and technical skill, photographs that explore this time can uncover a rich tapestry of emotions, stories, and atmosphere expressing the artist's vision and interpretation of the world.
Thierry Cohen Paris 48° 51' 30'' 2020-11-13 LST 2:06 26 x 40 inch pigment print - Edition of 5 39 x 60 inch pigment print - Edition of 3
The allure of great photography lies not only in the proficiency of its practitioners but also in the artist’s ability to evoke an emotional response.
Robert Frank Lusk, Wyoming, 1956 11 x 14 inch gelatin silver print
Before midnight, the world undergoes a subtle metamorphosis, and during this transition, the photographer has the opportunity to make images that resonate with viewers on a surprisingly profound level.
Glen Luchford, Kate Moss. 1994.
The temporal constraint of the rapidly changing light (not to mention the change in human behavior after dark) challenges photographers to seize the fleeting moment and capture it in a single frame.
Dall-e, A.I. generated print from the prompt: “Joshua Tree at night with three Joshua trees, stars, and a blue line of light at the horizon” 11 x 11 inch archival pigment print Edition of 3
