90s Grunge Styled Shoot // Unpolished Libertine

“Unpolished Libertine” is a 90s grunge inspired shoot that was held in downtown Concord, NC on a summer evening.

The photo shoot transpired in an old bank building in downtown Concord. Though the unkempt building will be undergoing renovations any day now, we were able to squeeze in this themed session on a weeknight.

Emily stands in front of colorful graffiti and looks towards the light. 90s grunge "Unpolished Libertine" styled shoot

Emily gazed towards the light source with her denim jacket thrown over her shoulder

Four creatives were a part of “Unpolished Libertine”: Amelia of Future Arrangements Photography, Mia of Mia Rose Photography, the model Emily, and myself!

Emily sits on a table beneath four chandeliers in between tall columns. 90s grunge "Unpolished Libertine" styled shoot

Emily stares evenly at the viewer with her denim jacket at her right hip.

Emily leans against a column of the old bank building in downtown Concord NC. 90s grunge "Unpolished Libertine" styled shoot

We were able to use several floors of the old bank building, each with it’s own points of interest. The first floor, with its gold chandeliers and columns, was a stark contrast to the dilapidated upper floors with their graffitied walls and peeling paint.

Emily strikes a dramatic pose in the light in front of a bright mural

Emily smiles over her shoulder as she stands in front of bright graffiti

Emily stands in front of a brightly-colored graffiti mural. 90s grunge "Unpolished Libertine" styled shoot

One of the best things about shooting with Emily every few months is this: with every shoot, we learn how to work together better! Emily has learned what poses I like and I’ve learned her best angles.

Emily whips her hair back as she sits on the arm of a floral couch. 90s grunge "Unpolished Libertine" styled shoot

Emily slouches forward in a defiant pose

Emily sits forward on the floral couch and stares into my lens. 90s grunge "Unpolished Libertine" styled shoot

Emily faces the viewer with her hands on her hips.

Emily smiles at the camera as I capture her mid-laugh

We ended the 90s grunge session with some light and shadow play. Working in bright spots of light (provided by uncovered windows) and shadow resulted in some really dramatic portraits!