Chat Shot - 'Antihero' by Tony Myshlyaev

Tony Myshlyaev · Issue 126, May/Jun 2022 · pp. 43–46

Products mentioned: Subal housing, Nikon D500, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Camera Raw, Photoshop

This shot by Tony Myshlyaev stopped us in our tracks, an unusual feat in a world where we are bombarded by imagery from all sides. It’s a particular source of fascination to learn about the process of underwater photographers who come to the discipline with professional training in photography itself. As Tony shares the story behind the creation of ‘Antihero’ with the Shot Chat team, we get a clear glimpse of his dedication to detail, light, and the crafting of an image. Is this image and composition something you planned in advance? Tony Myshlyaev: This image in itself was not planned. I don’t think images like this can be planned as the natural light is too dynamic and shifts too quickly. So as the light changes, the location, pose, composition changes with it. I have a background in studio photography and light theory and that knowledge was my tool in accomplishing this photograph. My…