Silhouettes
Tyler Shields’ Silhouettes series strips his subjects down to their most essential form, pure shadow and shape, while retaining the tension, elegance, and drama that define his work. Using precise, directional lighting, Shields sculpts each outline with razor-sharp contrast, turning light itself into a compositional tool. Shot entirely on a vintage Hasselblad, the images carry a rich tonal depth and timeless film quality, transforming each figure into a cinematic, almost mythic icon where every curve and contour tells a story, and absence becomes as powerful as presence.
Phone Booth Silhouette
Hand and Heel Silhouette
Bunnies Silhouette
Hat Tu Silhouette
Lady and the Tramp
8th Position
Girls Night Out
Umbrella Silhouette
Hat and Bow Silhouette
Contact Sheet Silhouette
3 Legs Silhouette
8th Position
Two Step Silhouette
Couples Silhouette
Dancing Silhouette
Champagne Pour Silhouette
Back Silhouette II
Back Silhouette
Bunny Silhouette II
Bunny Silhouette
Bunny III Silhouette
Sitting Silhouette
Champagne Silhouette
Glass of Champagne Silhouette
Hat and Gloves Silhouette
Hat Silhouette
Man Silhouette
Match Silhouette
Tu Silhouette
Shape
Legs Silhouette
Legs Silhouette
Hat and Heels Silhouette
Two Glasses of Champagne
Hat Tu Silhouette
The Two Swans