Meet the Photographer: Skyler Pradhan

Skyler Pradhan

May 6, 2020

Skyler Pradhan has been working as a photojournalist for The Collegian for 1 1/2 years. Pradhan is a graphic design student at Colorado State University.

Every Friday, The Collegian posts a photographer’s favorite photo they’ve taken for the Photo Desk on Instagram. Referring to the first photo below, Pradhan said:

I took this photo on set for the short film ‘Chords,’ and wanted to capture DanNy Jones taking a few moments to prepare for the next scene. He was very focused on his role, and I wanted to be able to capture that. What really caught my eye was the rim lighting that helped to highlight Jones in the middle of the frame but also leave room to show the number of people involved on set. There’s an incredible amount of teamwork and effort that you don’t see when you watch a movie, and this shows that really well.”

Actor Danny Jones (middle) prepares for the next scene while Trent Walker, director of cinematography, adjusts the lighting and camera angle Jan. 9, 2020. Filming for the short film took place over multiple days and locations around Fort Collins, including Lucky Joe’s and the campus of Colorado State University. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)
John Barnhardt, director of his short film “Chords,” on set at Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon Jan. 8, 2020. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)
Stephanie Fitzgerald adjusts actress Christine Sattler’s makeup before filming for the next scene Jan. 9, 2020. Filming for the short film took place over multiple days and locations around Fort Collins, including Lucky Joe’s and the campus of Colorado State University. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)
John Barnhardt (middle) speaks to Ben Kaufman (left), the first assistant director, and Alex Boyd (right). (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)
Danny Jones, actor and previous student of John Barnhardt, prepares for filming on set for the short film “Chords” Jan. 10, 2020. Filming for the short film took place over multiple days and locations around Fort Collins. (Skyler Pradhan | The Collegian)

Skyler Pradhan can be reached at photo@collegian.com or on Instagram @sky.high.photog.

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