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Light Less, Not More
For moody shots, use one hard light from the side and let the shadows do the storytelling.
Dark & Moody Photography
Cheyanne Phillips
Photography
Cars, horror and creative work — beauty found in the shadows.
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- Car Photography
- Horror
- Events
- Creative Projects
- Dark & Moody
- Student Photographer
- Open for Inquiries
(01) BiographyHi, I'm Cheyanne.
Hi, I'm Cheyanne.
I chase the dark side.
I'm a student photographer at First Institute. I dabble in animation, and I love creating horror and dark-and-moody photography — from gleaming cars at midnight to scenes that make your skin crawl.
(02) Gallery
6 Selected WorksMy Work
Cars, horror and creative experiments. Sample images shown — real work coming soon.
(03) Services
What I Shoot
I'm still a student, so there are no set prices yet — reach out and let's talk about your idea.
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Car Photography
Moody night shoots, rolling shots and detail work that make your ride look cinematic.
Student rates — ask me
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Horror
Dark, eerie, story-driven scenes — costumes, practical effects and haunting light.
Student rates — ask me
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Events
Capturing the energy of your event with a bold, dramatic, dark-and-moody edge.
Student rates — ask me
Inquire(04) Tips & Tricks
From Behind the Lens
Little things I've learned while shooting in the dark.
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Cars After Dark
Shoot right after sunset or under neon. Wet pavement doubles every reflection for free.
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Practical Horror
Fog, a red bulb and a slow shutter beat any filter. Blur hints at movement and dread.
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Edit Dark Tones
Crush the blacks gently, lift nothing, and pull one accent color — red — forward.
(05) My Journey
The Story So Far
The Beginning
First Camera
Picked up a camera and fell for the way shadows can tell a story.
Now
First Institute
Studying photography and sharpening my craft every single day.
On the Side
Animation
Dabbling in animation, which shapes how I think about mood and motion.
Next
What's Coming
Building a body of car, horror and creative work — and taking my first clients.
(06) FAQ
Good Questions
Do you charge for sessions?
I'm still a student, so there are no set prices yet. Reach out and we'll work something out.
What do you like to shoot most?
Cars, horror and creative concept shoots — anything dark and moody.
Can you help with costumes or effects?
Yes! I love planning practical effects, fog and lighting for horror scenes.
Where do you shoot?
Around Daytona Beach, FL — garages, car meet-ups, outdoor spots or wherever the scene fits the idea. Tell me what you have in mind and we'll find the right place.
How long until I get my photos?
Usually one to two weeks, depending on how much editing the shoot needs.
— A Moment In Time —
Beauty lives
in the shadows.