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Photographers Build Set in Truck to Capture America
Jada and David create warped photos using America as backdrop while driving 7,000 miles across US.
In brief
Jada and David create warped photos using America as backdrop while driving 7,000 miles across US. Photographers Jada and David built a custom set in their truck to capture warped photos of America across 7,000 miles. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Photography duo creates custom set
Jada and David Parrish are award-winning photographers known for custom sets and bold designs.
Challenge to build set in truck
The duo built a set that fits entirely in the back of a small truck to travel 7,000 miles across US states.
Moving plans fall apart
Their cross-country move from Virginia to California became a 30+ day photography journey after plans collapsed.
Set construction details
The custom plywood set required eight days to build and fits in a 5.5-foot truck bed.
Set creates warped perspectives
The set looks like a wormhole when viewed from inside the truck and a staircase from the top.
Shooting with moving set
They use a Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 IS L STM lens at 10mm on Canon EOS R5 for the photos.
America as backdrop
The series blends their custom sets with iconic American landscapes as the background.
Creative challenges
They intentionally create problems to solve by using limited space and moving set.
AI planning tools
They used Google Gemini to find locations with unobstructed views for the photos.
Personal creative projects
The journey reminds them of the importance of personal creative projects for photographers.
Shooting locations
They plan routes around scenic landscapes without fences or guardrails in the way.
Photography style
They use in-camera techniques to create the warped, whimsical look without AI.
Journey progress
They are 3,000 miles into their 30+ day journey across 12 US states.
What happens next
The duo will continue their 7,000 mile journey to capture photos across America.
The one thing
Photographers Jada and David built a custom set in their truck to capture warped photos of America across 7,000 miles.
