Richard Learoyd’s photographic approach in Day for Night employs a method rooted in classical portraiture combined with a distinct use of light and shadow to explore temporality and presence. The images capture enigmatic figures in staged, painterly compositions that evoke stillness and introspection, challenging the viewer’s perception of reality and illusion.

Throughout the 328 pages of this 2015 work, Learoyd utilizes a large-format camera and innovative lighting to produce prints with a deep tactile quality. The resulting portraits blend elements of fine art and photography, emphasizing the physicality of the photographic object and the relational space between subject and viewer.