Union – Two or more things united or joined into one, something formed by combining.

Ideas/words surrounding the word ‘union’:

Conjoined/contorted

Confines – metaphorically/physically trapped inside of a location

Religious themes/motifs – faith, rituals, occult (mystical, paranormal)

Extensions of body – masks, things crawling/stretching outside of skin

Cannibalism (such as between a union of animals) / metaphorical- embrace, kiss, hug

Photoshoot notes/ideas:

Portraits: inside of an environment, a focus on accessories and clothing, use of props (furniture, masks, etc.)

Lighting: blue hour, twilight, full moon, candles, torches, lanterns.

Locations: woodlands, interiors, dilapidated buildings, old buildings (churches, castles)

Shutter speed: use of tripod for slower shutter speeds, allowing motion blur of subject