My 20 Photos Of Abandoned Places That I Explore At Night

I developed a passion for light and colors. In those interesting photos, I like to have a human presence, either lost in the composition, or fully engaged in the story. Mostly, I explore abandoned homes with friends, but sometimes I have to be on my own. Whenever necessary, I become a character in the photo.

Those images require a little bit of gear. From one pocket light to several speedlights, depending on what I brought in my backpack, I need to adapt my urban photography shots. Other constraints show up on location. For instance, in the image "Reactor Core", I was standing at 15 meters up on a platform, and my friend went downstairs to be the model and to set some of the lights. There was so much echo we could not communicate just by talking! We had to make a phone call and speak softly.

Using a lot of light can be an issue in some of these places in which you should be a bit sneaky. For "Mission to Mars", we worked in the middle of the night to avoid being seen. The spotlight flashing was strong, but everyone was sleeping at this time! I still have many things to explore with this urban exploration series, it is definitely only the beginning.

Abandoned places can be dangerous and it is good to first take a look during the day if possible. Even if you know the area, during the night, it's important to be extra careful about where you walk! When you go exploring, always bring a reliable friend, or at least tell someone where you are and when you will give news.

In exploring abandoned spaces, there's something delightfully thrilling about the unpredictability of these places. Much like taming an undomesticated setting, there's a sense of adventure and mischief, reminiscent of how some manage their curious pets.

For example, you might draw inspiration from unique cat antics, such as taking creative approaches to life, like outsmarting a feline friend in their playful routines.