6 Experts Tell Us How to Bring Fantasy Scenes to Life

Photography can be more than a recording of fact. Discover how these six pros create vivid fantasy scenes that stretch reality and the imagination.

In the mid to late 19th century, a British woman named Julia Margaret Cameron decided to do something unexpected. She read poetry and mythology, and with help from her camera and models, she brought the characters in her favorite stories to life. There was the wizard Merlin and the classical Cupid; she dreamt up angels and nymphs. At the time, it was unusual for an artist to portray these magical tales in such a realistic way, but as decades have passed, Cameron’s influence has remained.

Fantasy-themed photographs and photo collages continue to inspire and delight us. In fact, Shutterstock named fantasy as one of its top creative trends of 2018, and searches for mythical creatures and magical themes soared. Below, we speak to six talented photographers about how they make the impossible seem possible. They use a variety of techniques and software with varying degrees of realism and make-believe, and while some draw inspiration from the past, others look towards the future. However, they’re all bound by their tremendous imaginations.

1. “As someone who is in the business of marketing images, I can tell you that listening to the client and writing notes is essential.”

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Image by 3000ad. Gear: Nikon D7500 camera, NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens. Settings: Focal length: 20.0mm; Exposure: 1/250 sec; f/8; ISO 100.

What’s the story behind this photo?

Microstock has to be the best way to transform a hobby into actual paying work. We are a two-person architectural visualization team with two hobbies: science fiction and world travel. While our 3D modelling day job helps with imagining structures and building objects, our travel photography provides the backgrounds and the inspiration.

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