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See these Oscar-nominated movies like you never have before
Jessie Buckley captured on film by photographer Agata Grzybowska on the set of “Hamnet.” (Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features)
TL;DR
- Set photographers Eli Joshua Adé, Agata Grzybowska, and Merrick Morton contributed to Oscar-nominated films by capturing behind-the-scenes images.
- Their approaches involve patience, stealth, and mental stillness, drawing from Adé's Marine Corps background and Grzybowska's war zone photojournalism experience.
- Morton, known for his stealth and documentary style from photographing LA gang culture, brought a unique perspective to his set photography.
- Grzybowska was encouraged by director Chloé Zhao to capture the 'spirits' and 'unseen' elements surrounding the film's narrative.
- Adé focused on highlighting background performers and the historical resonance of the film's setting, connecting with the labor and legacy of ancestors.
- Their photographs offer a different way to experience the films, revealing intimate moments and the authentic essence of the actors and settings.