Instant Magic

The School of Light was chosen by HBO’s Euphoria make up artist Donni Davy to bring an analog edge to the launch of her amazing new make up brand Half Magic. We set up to shoot over 200 participants inside LA's iconic Moonlight Rollerway, in a specially built set to echo the floral dream sequence in Season 2, Episode 4.

Euphoria has become justly famous for its innovative cinematography, particularly using specially produced Kodak film, and we decided to honor this analogue approach by shooting the participants on instant film with a large format 4x5" camera.

Drawing on our deep experience with film, Polaroid and lighting we were able to provide an instant "wow" moment to a large audience of knowledgeable industry leaders, influencers and artists, who all took home a beautiful framed memento of an enchanted evening.

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Light Sensitive

A new series of cameraless photographs by Andrew Hall is now showing at Momed in Atwater Village, Los Angeles.

Curated specially for the restaurant’s interior, the six large pieces record the pattern, harmony and complex beauty of interacting liquid chemicals as they are applied to the surface of light sensitive photographic paper

These beautiful Chemigrams are a joy to experience in this environment, and represent the cream of the artist's current work.

On view until January 2022.

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Momed is located at 3245 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Shadow Play

Winner - Louis L

The mercury is rising, but that didn't stop SoL's cool students from answering this week's Shadows photography challenge with a wide range of great shots inspired by the interplay of light and shade in all its many forms.

We love this winning black and white entry from Louis L, (supporting the school all the way from sunny London) for the way it uses shadows as its visual language.

Congratulations and a $50 SoL gift voucher are winging their electronic way across the pond.

See the runners up here ↓

Josh K

Erin S

David V

Shine On

Winner - Brooke C

It's been a Summer like no other so far, but that hasn't stopped our brilliant students from photographing what this season means to them.

From an impressive entry, we chose this week's winning image by Brooke C which captures the twilight of a long day that inspires so many of us at this time of year.

Brooke receives a $50 SoL gift voucher.

See the excellent runners up here ↓

Josh K

Chris M