Shoot Like Lynch - by Andreea Badiu (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

It's time to step inside your very own David Lynch dream.

Inspired by the haunting vision of director David Lynch, Shoot Like Lynch is packed with evocative imagery and in-depth analysis of the auteur's hypnotic body of work. This is the only guide you'll need to create your own surreal photographic masterpiece, transforming ordinary moments into mysterious, otherworldly scenes that blur the line between beauty and unease.

Atmospheric and immersive, this book breaks down the techniques behind Lynch's iconic visuals - from the unnerving stillness in Blue Velvet to the nightmarish shadows of Eraserhead and the dreamlike contrasts of light and darkness in Twin Peaks. Each chapter focuses on a defining aspect of Lynch's cinematic aesthetic and includes illustrated, step-by-step photography challenges for you to explore with your camera or smartphone.

Discover the secrets of Lynch's singular style and learn how to weave them into your own photography, with creative exercises to practice. Once you've drawn inspiration from his films, let Shoot Like Lynch give you the tools to craft your own dreamlike world - one that feels both familiar and deeply unsettling.

About the Author

Andreea Badiu, also known as Badiu Photography, is a Romanian-born photographer who lives in the UK. Through her photography, she captures reality as it is while aiming to transform the world around her into movie-like scenes. She believes that there is something special to be found in the ordinary.