Tom Baril’s elegant floral photographs are the product of a long tradition of botanical studies. His images ideally take us back to the locations and gardens of the last century, studied and photographed by Adolphe Braun, Man Ray, Irving Penn, etc. Baril stands out from his predecessors for his technique of overexposing Polaroid films and using particular forms of unique tonal correction. This allows him to achieve results of incredible beauty, creating images which are both classic – like those of Blossfeldt – and contemporary at the same time.
Tom Baril’s elegant floral photographs are the product of a long tradition of botanical studies. His images ideally take us back to the locations and gardens of the last century, studied and photographed by Adolphe Braun, Man Ray, Irving Penn, etc. Baril stands out from his predecessors for his technique of overexposing Polaroid films and using particular forms of unique tonal correction. This allows him to achieve results of incredible beauty, creating images which are both classic – like those of Blossfeldt – and contemporary at the same time.