"Dark Background" — Archive | Tim Trautmann

A close-up studio portrait of a young man wearing a black Nike sleeveless shirt, lit dramatically against a dark grey background. He gazes slightly off-camera with a calm, composed expression.

A test shoot at Pro Photo Supply, Portland, Oregon.

GFX 100 Test Shoot

C

Rhianna Atwood emerges from deep shadows in this dramatic portrait captured in Portland's historic Kerns neighborhood. The chiaroscuro lighting sculpts her contemplative expression as she poses with hands clasped near her chin, wearing a black leather corset paired with a geometric striped skirt. A single warm light source pierces the darkness behind her, creating an intimate atmosphere of urban sophistication against the inky void.

Portrait of Rhianna Atwood photographed in the Kerns district of Northeast Portland, Oregon.

Rhianna Atwood in Portland's Kerns District

A

A solitary figure pauses in thought along the Columbia River's edge in Multnomah County, Oregon, her dark silhouette framed by golden light and flowing water.

Contemplative Figure by Columbia River Waters

A

A young woman with flowing hair reaches upward toward a suspended light bulb in a darkened outdoor space in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood. String lights create a dreamy bokeh background among tangled branches and foliage, while her contemplative expression and graceful gesture embody a moment of connection with illumination. The atmospheric scene captures the interplay between artificial light and natural darkness in an intimate urban garden setting.

A woman reaches toward light in an enchanted evening scene on Northeast Skidmore Street in Portland's Humboldt district.

Illuminated Moment in Portland's Night Garden

A

Victor Franco grips his Telecaster while Charlotte McCaslin commands center stage with her hollow-body guitar, Faith Grossnicklaus anchoring the rhythm section as Roselit Bone delivers an electrifying performance. The intimate venue pulses with crimson and azure stage lights, creating dramatic silhouettes against the smoky atmosphere of Portland's legendary Dante's. Microphone stands lean into the musical conversation while cables snake across the darkened stage, capturing the raw energy of RX Fest 2019.

Roselit Bone performs at RX Fest 2019 in the atmospheric confines of Dante's, Portland's iconic music venue.

Roselit Bone Live at Dante's Portland

C

Delicate pink and white cherry blossoms cascade from weathered branches at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland's Old Town district. The soft pastel petals create an ethereal canopy against the muted sky, while drooping clusters of flowers hang gracefully from the dark bark. Spring light filters through the blossoms, illuminating their translucent quality and creating a dreamy bokeh effect in the background branches.

Cherry blossoms bloom along the Willamette Greenway Trail at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland's Old Town.

Spring Cherry Blossoms at Portland Waterfront

B

A young woman in flowing black attire strikes a dramatic pose on the rocky riverbed of Oregon's Columbia River. Her dark hat and billowing garments catch the golden hour light as she extends one arm skyward in theatrical expression. The forest-lined Floodplain Trail creates a moody backdrop, with weathered river stones beneath her feet and the gentle current beyond.

A performer gestures dramatically beside the Columbia River along Multnomah County's Floodplain Trail during golden hour.

Riverside Revival Along the Columbia

A

A contemplative moment captured through a vintage hand mirror held along the Floodplain Trail in Multnomah County, Oregon. The reflection reveals a young woman with dark hair adorned with a tortoiseshell headband, her red lips and gentle expression framed by the mirror's weathered brass edge. Warm golden sunlight filters through the scene, creating an intimate interplay between the reflected subject and the blurred riverbed environment surrounding the trail.

A woman's reflection appears in a vintage mirror held along Oregon's scenic Floodplain Trail.

Mirror Reflection Along Oregon Trail

A

A densely layered wall of street art and stickers creates a chaotic tapestry of urban expression in Portland's Alberta Arts District. Hundreds of overlapping pieces range from hand-drawn characters like Bart Simpson to political statements, skull imagery, and pop culture references, all weathered by time and layered with new additions. The afternoon light catches the texture of peeling papers and faded colors against the dark brick surface, while wild vegetation creeps up from below, slowly reclaiming the bottom edge of this ever-evolving canvas.

A heavily layered street art wall in Portland's Alberta Arts District showcases the neighborhood's vibrant underground creative culture.

Street Art Collage on Alberta Street Wall

C

A contemplative athletic portrait captured during the Fujifilm GFX 100 launch tour in Portland's Northwest District. The subject, a young Black man in his twenties, gazes thoughtfully to the side while wearing a sleeveless black athletic shirt. Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting sculpts his muscular form against a deep charcoal backdrop, creating a powerful study in strength and introspection. The precise lighting emphasizes the definition of his shoulders and arms while casting compelling shadows across his face.

A moody athletic portrait demonstrates the Fujifilm GFX 100's capabilities during a Portland studio test shoot.

Athletic Portrait in Portland Studio Session

C

Street artist Travis Fields, working under the moniker campographic, balances precariously on an aluminum ladder as he spray paints details of poet Amanda Gorman's portrait on a building wall at Northeast 15th and Killingsworth in Portland's Alberta district. The bearded artist in dark clothing focuses intently on his work against the backdrop of pastel blues, warm oranges, and golden yellows that form the emerging mural. Urban buildings blur softly in the background under overcast Pacific Northwest skies, capturing a moment of artistic creation transforming the neighborhood streetscape.

Street artist Travis Fields works on his Amanda Gorman mural at Northeast 15th and Killingsworth in Portland's Alberta neighborhood.

Muralist Creates Amanda Gorman Portrait in Portland

B

Pro skateboarder Christiana Means with her well-worn Nike deck at Stronger Skatepark in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Christiana Means

A

A young woman with flowing brunette hair sits contemplatively on a rocky riverbank along the Floodplain Trail in Multnomah County, Oregon. Bathed in warm golden hour light, she wears a distinctive amber-colored tank top with artistic face motifs, paired with blue jeans and a dark wide-brimmed hat. The natural setting features smooth river stones and dried winter grasses, with the Columbia River visible in the soft-focused background.

A contemplative moment captured in golden light along Oregon's Floodplain Trail, where river stones meet winter's dried grasses.

Golden Hour Portrait Along Oregon Riverbank

A

A contemplative portrait session in Portland's Northwest District showcases dramatic studio lighting and thoughtful composition.

Portrait of Contemplative Young Man in Portland

C

A young woman holds a red drink carton while standing beneath towering inflatable carnival decorations at the Clark County Fair in Vancouver, Washington. The evening scene pulses with electric blues, greens, and magentas from the midway's neon glow, creating a cinematic backdrop of childhood nostalgia and summer revelry. Her contemplative expression contrasts with the exuberant carnival atmosphere swirling behind her in soft focus.

A fairgoer pauses beneath colorful inflatable decorations during evening hours at the Clark County Fair in Vancouver, Washington.

Neon Dreams at Clark County Fair

B

Electronic musician Eli Savage of Ellipsism performs under intense emerald stage lighting at Dante's in Portland's downtown district. The atmospheric green wash creates a cyberpunk aesthetic, casting the bearded artist in an otherworldly glow as he concentrates over his equipment. Warm bokeh lights pierce through the darkness behind him, while his leather jacket and glasses catch the saturated color, creating a moody portrait of underground electronic music culture.

Ellipsism's Eli Savage performs under emerald stage lights during RXFest 2019 at Dante's in Portland, Oregon.

Green Light Bathes Electronic Artist in Performance

C

Victor Franco of Roselit Bone commands the shadowed stage at Dante's, his white Telecaster gleaming against the venue's inky atmosphere. Bathed in moody blue stage lighting with crimson accents bleeding from the background, Franco leans into the microphone with focused intensity while his bandmate's hollow-body guitar catches fragments of light in the periphery. The intimate Portland club setting creates a cocoon of sound and shadow, where the performer's leather jacket and concentrated expression speak to the raw authenticity of the underground music scene.

Victor Franco of Roselit Bone delivers an intense performance at RX Fest 2019 in the atmospheric confines of Dante's club in Portland, Oregon.

Electric Intimacy at Dante's Portland Stage

C

Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls commands the stage at Webster Hall during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour, her bass guitar gleaming under theatrical lighting. Dramatic amber and red stage lights create a moody atmosphere, casting her dark hair and black attire in silhouette while highlighting her focused expression. The intimate Manhattan venue's iconic lighting rig creates bokeh effects in the background, emphasizing the raw energy of live performance.

Emma Richardson performs at Webster Hall during Band of Skulls' 10 Year Anniversary Tour in Manhattan's East Village.

Emma Richardson Bathed in Concert Light

B

Multidisciplinary artist Vilatose delicately applies finishing touches to an eye detail within a large-scale mural featuring swirling purple and orange forms against a dark background. Working in the intimate confines of Clay Creative's parking garage in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, the artist crouches before their canvas with precise brush strokes while an array of spray paint cans waits nearby on the concrete floor. The dramatic interplay of warm coral highlights and cool violet shadows creates an otherworldly atmosphere in this underground creative sanctuary.

Artist Vilatose refines eye details on a vibrant mural in Clay Creative's parking garage in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy district.

Street Artist Creates Vibrant Mural in Portland

B

A young woman with flowing brunette hair sits contemplatively among smooth river stones along the Columbia River near Multnomah County's Floodplain Trail. Draped in a dark wrap that catches the warm backlight, she gazes pensively toward the sparkling water as golden hour light creates dramatic rim lighting around her silhouette. The rocky riverbed stretches into soft focus behind her, while dancing reflections on the water's surface complete this intimate riverside portrait.

A contemplative moment captured during golden hour along Oregon's Columbia River, where smooth stones meet shimmering water in the fading light.

Golden Hour Reverie on Oregon Riverbank

A

A skateboarder executes a trick in the dimly lit interior of Commonwealth Skateboarding in Portland's Buckman neighborhood. The concrete space is adorned with colorful cartoon murals, including character faces on blue backgrounds and a Simpsons-style figure. Flash photography captures the raw energy of the indoor skate scene, with another figure visible in the shadowy background as wooden ceiling beams frame the gritty urban sanctuary.

A skateboarder practices tricks in the mural-decorated interior of Commonwealth Skateboarding on Southeast 20th Avenue in Portland, Oregon.

Skateboarding Session at Commonwealth Portland

C

A tattooed skateboarder in white t-shirt and dark pants navigates a weathered skateboard through an atmospheric indoor space at Commonwealth Skateboarding in Portland's Buckman neighborhood. The industrial space features exposed fluorescent lighting and a vibrant mural depicting geometric patterns and urban landscapes across the wall. The moody lighting creates dramatic shadows while highlighting the rider's concentrated expression and fluid movement through this gritty interior environment.

A skateboarder practices tricks in the indoor space at Commonwealth Skateboarding on Southeast 20th Avenue in Portland, Oregon.

Skateboard Session at Portland Indoor Park

C

Drummer Julian Dorio performs with Band of Skulls during their anniversary tour at Webster Hall in New York City.

Drummer Julian Dorio in Concert Spotlight

B

A young woman with flowing dark hair poses thoughtfully in the warm golden light of late afternoon along Oregon's Floodplain Trail in Multnomah County. She wears a burgundy wide-brimmed hat and vibrant leopard print top paired with high-waisted denim, her hand gracefully touching her temple in a contemplative gesture. The soft backlighting creates a luminous rim around her silhouette against the hazy blue-gray backdrop of the Columbia River Gorge landscape.

A portrait session captures intimate moments along the scenic Floodplain Trail in Multnomah County, Oregon, where golden hour light transforms the Columbia River Gorge into a dreamy backdrop.

Golden Hour Portrait on Oregon Floodplain

A

Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls performs under saturated blue stage lighting at Webster Hall in Manhattan, her silhouette defined against the moody atmospheric glow. The intimate venue setting captures the raw energy of the anniversary tour, with Richardson positioned at center stage while bandmate Russell Marsden remains partially visible in the background shadows. Her focused expression and commanding stage presence anchor this moment of live musical performance in the iconic East Village venue.

Emma Richardson of Band of Skulls performs during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour at Webster Hall in Manhattan's East Village.

Emma Richardson Commands Webster Hall Stage

B

A bearded man in an ornate rust-colored vest wraps his arm around a woman throwing her head back in unrestrained laughter at Portland's Drop Out Prom Ride during Pedalpalooza 2019. The woman's black ruffled dress and choker necklace catch the ambient street lighting as colorful bokeh orbs from the night festival create a dreamy backdrop. Their intimate moment of pure joy unfolds against the blurred carnival atmosphere of Colonel Summers Community Garden, where Portland's alternative cycling celebration transforms the urban landscape into a playground of connection and revelry.

Festival-goers share an exuberant moment at Portland's Drop Out Prom Ride during Pedalpalooza 2019 in Colonel Summers Community Garden.

Euphoric Embrace at Portland's Drop Out Prom

C

DJ and electronic music producer Jack Coleman sits for an intimate studio portrait against a refined gray backdrop in Portland's creative Central Eastside district. The controlled lighting creates subtle shadows that sculpt his bald head and black-framed glasses, while his dark v-neck shirt dissolves into shadow, focusing attention on his contemplative expression. The minimalist composition reflects the precision and artistry of his electronic music work with labels like Trapez and Translucent.

Electronic music artist Jack Coleman, founder of SubSensory label and event company, photographed in Portland's Factor Building studio space.

Electronic Music Producer Jack Coleman Studio Portrait

A

A young woman in a burgundy beret and camel wool coat pauses thoughtfully outside a traditional French boulangerie on Northeast Alberta Street in Portland, Oregon. Her layered autumn ensemble features a pink blouse and plaid skirt, creating an effortlessly chic silhouette against the classic dark green storefront with its elegant golden lettering. The soft natural lighting captures a moment of quiet contemplation, evoking the romance of Parisian street style transplanted to Portland's vibrant arts district.

A stylishly dressed woman enjoys a contemplative moment outside a French bakery in Portland's Alberta Arts District.

Parisian Elegance on Portland's Alberta Street

A

An Alaska Airlines Embraer E175 regional jet cuts through the ethereal lavender twilight sky as it approaches Portland International Airport from the east. The aircraft, operated by SkyWest, appears suspended against the soft pink and purple hues of dusk, with the dark silhouette of Mount Saint Helens rising majestically in the distant background. A dense line of evergreen trees forms the foreground boundary, their darkened forms creating a striking contrast against the pastel sky. The scene captures the serene moment of evening approach, where aviation meets the natural grandeur of the Pacific Northwest.

An Alaska Airlines regional jet approaches Portland International Airport through the lavender dusk sky with Mount Saint Helens visible in the background.

Alaska Airlines Approach Through Lavender Dusk

B

Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls commands the stage at Webster Hall during their 10 Year Anniversary Tour, his weathered Telecaster gleaming under magenta stage lights. The bearded frontman's passionate vocals and raised fist capture the raw intensity of live rock performance. Atmospheric smoke and dramatic lighting create a moody backdrop against the historic Manhattan venue's dark interior, while his focused expression reveals the emotional depth of the moment.

Russell Marsden of Band of Skulls delivers an electrifying performance at Webster Hall during the band's 10 Year Anniversary Tour.

Russell Marsden Electrifies Webster Hall Stage

B

1390 photographs, licensable by the hour or the century.

Search tags, trending this week