Carter Baran is a Canadian artist with a passion for surreal and ethereal scenes. The fol- lowing pictures are either self-portraits, or the result of spontaneous shoots with friends. Baran’s photos are united by a neon colour palette and masterful use of haze and shadow. Characters – who are invariably suffused in an eerie glow – open mysterious doors, hover above stairways or drive to unknown destinations. You’re never quite sure what is going to happen next, or who might be lurking beyond the edge of the frame. In one shot, a vintage telephone waits to ring on a side table. In another, strange energy seems to seep through a closed window. Baran’s photography kit comprises a couple of lenses, LED lights and a fog machine: “I find a lot of joy in having those limitations – in duct-taping lights to fishing rods, or building spotlights out of flashlights and cardboard.” Right now, the artist is taking a new direction – turning his attention towards cinematography and music production. carterr.co

All images courtesy Carter Baran.