The success of a photo is often in the nuance of the details. For this photo shoot, it was essential that I not only have the subjects in their costumes and makeup but that I was lighting the subjects during the daylight to look like nighttime.

I wanted to create a mood that said “spooky.” So, to help take it to that level, we got a fog machine to help make this look above.

Now, look at the photo without the fog to see how important details are in a photo shoot.

Nikon D4, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 2500, ƒ/7.1, 1/15000

For me, the difference isn’t minor but rather quite prominent in the impact of creating the “spooky” mood I was going for in the photo.

We often talk about moving the camera, so slighting to the left or right can make a difference.

If you are creating something like I did here versus capturing your subject, you can plan and think of all the tiny nuances you can control to make your photo successful.