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Solveig Nord2024Duluth, MN

A profile shoot on a two-day deadline

Rim-lit portrait of a woman with curly hair emerging from deep shadow
The opener

Brief

A regional magazine commissioned a profile of a composer and needed a cover-capable portrait plus supporting frames, delivered fast.

The photographer at work, eye to the viewfinder with a telephoto lens
On assignment

Approach

One afternoon, one rim light carving her out of the dark. Set portraits first while the light was ours, then working frames as the interview ran. Selects to the editor that night.

Result

The rim-lit portrait ran full-page as the profile opener; the working frames carried the rest of the feature.

Same day selects to the editor

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