"When shooting Solange Knowles for The FADER, we wanted to reference her timeless songwriting, and emphasize her classic presence in the image. This cover was shot with an Bx 10 View Camera for a simple, timeless vibe, bringing only SO plates of film to capture the perfect shot (compared to a standard 2,000-shot digital sitting). We took many conservative, close up shots of Solange, but still wanted that final, bold image. We chose yellow as the backdrop, because it paired well with the natural lighting from the windows and the contrast of colors in her outfit. Solange stepped onto the apple box herself, and the shot we chose was the very last plate of film."
My favorite part about this photo is how well it fits with Solange's style. She's always had a very independent and closed-off personality, and the image of her staring off into space perfectly cements that. The way she calmly and silently sits with her legs crossed on top of a box of apples shows that she's thinking some deep thoughts at the moment. But enough with backstory, let me critique the actual quality of the photo itself. First things first, the lighting is on-point. It perfectly shines off her legs and leather skirt. The yellow background fits well with the white/blue shirt, and I also love the way her hair is just all over the place, making it basically the center of the photo. Overall, it's a fantastic shot. The FADER definitely has a very good taste in cover photographs.
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