Brandon Woelfel
Brandon Woelfel is a New York-based portrait photographer known for his cinematic use of color, creative lighting and layered post-production. He earned a BFA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts in 2016, where he began refining the painterly editing approach that would become a signature of his work.
Brandon was first introduced to photography through his grandfather’s Nikon film cameras and lenses, which sparked years of experimentation with light, portraiture and visual storytelling.
He is the author of two photo books published by Thought Catalog, Luminescence (2017) and Ultraviolet (2020). Brandon’s enchanting take on portrait photography & light play was shown throughout his debut art book Luminescence. Ultraviolet showcases his love for different sources of light which he carefully wields to interact with his subjects in often surreal ways.
Through his photography, books and educational work, he has built a distinct visual style centered on color, atmosphere and imaginative portraiture.
I approach each image like a painting, building with light, color, and styling to see how far a single frame can go.
Learn more about Brandon's work at his website: brandonwoelfel.com.
Follow Brandon on social media: Instagram.com/brandonwoelfel and Instagram.com/bran.wolf, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and X.
Brandon Woelfel is a New York-based portrait photographer known for his cinematic use of color, creative lighting, and layered post-production. Brandon was first introduced to photography through his grandfather’s Nikon film cameras and lenses, which sparked years of experimentation with light, portraiture, and visual storytelling. Through his photography, books, and educational work, he has built a distinct visual style centered on color, atmosphere, and imaginative portraiture.
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