Nick Fancher is a photographer, author, and educator who specializes in dramatic lighting, often employing the use of bold colors and experimental camera techniques. He uses bright colored filters (often neon) to set a mood, mixing strong and soft light to add depth—his photos have bold color contrasts and dark, moody tones that make people stand out. His lighting always has a purpose: it doesn’t just light up subjects, but also shows textures, expresses feelings, or fits the theme of a shoot, whether it’s black-light body paint portraits or commercial work.

I’m going to use moody blue and red light, just like he does, and stick to simple, everyday spaces. His work has shown me how to mix those colors better—I’ll add a soft red edge light to my blue shots to deepen the shadows without ruining the quiet vibe I want. I’ll also try to use foam boards or other creative ways so it creates a feeling of purposeful instead of random. Most importantly, I’m going to match the light to the mood I want to create: a sharp blue light for a distant, introspective feel, or a soft red glow for a calm, warm atmosphere. This way, the color and shadows won’t just look cool—they’ll better help the emotion that i want.