This editorial portrait was created for a feature on local sculptor Terry Jones, photographed inside his home studio. The image places him alongside one of his clay busts, surrounded by tools, reference pieces, and collected artifacts that reflect his career and influences. Rather than isolating him against a neutral background, the environment becomes part of the story. The composition balances the finished sculpture, the artist, and the studio's character without feeling cluttered or staged.
Editorial features require context and authenticity while still meeting publication standards. Lighting was carefully controlled to preserve detail in the sculpture, maintain accurate skin tones, and manage mixed interior light without flattening the space. Composition was designed to allow for magazine layout needs, including room for text or cropping flexibility. With experience in both photography and design, I approach editorial assignments strategically, ensuring the final images are visually compelling, technically sound, and ready for print or digital publication without additional production adjustments.
