Behind the Lens: The Vision for kittran.com

A great location is like a second subject in a photo. When I’m scouting for new shoots, I look for “texture”—brick walls, tall grass, or architectural lines that lead the eye toward the person in the frame. The most important factor, however, is how that location handles the sun. A park with high trees might…

There is a specific honesty in black and white photography that color can sometimes distract from. By removing the element of hue, we are left with the core pillars of a great image: light, shadow, texture, and form. Whether it’s the grain of a film-inspired edit or the deep, crushed blacks of a digital portrait,…

Lighting is the language of photography. While studio strobes have their place, nothing beats the soft, wrap-around quality of natural light. For the best “glow,” I always recommend shooting during the “Golden Hour”—the hour just before sunset or just after sunrise. Quick Tip: Position your subject so the light is hitting them at a 45-degree…

In editorial photography, the goal isn’t just to capture a likeness—it’s to build a narrative within a single frame. My work on “True Grit” for L’Officiel Hommes Poland focuses on the tension between the subject and the space they occupy. By leaning into deep shadows and high-contrast textures, I aim to create portraits that feel…