Renowned portrait photographerCharlie Cliftdid just that at theBAFTA Awardsheld on February 19, 2023.
His stunning black-and-white images showcase the night in all its spirited glory.
Clifts photographs are expertly composed and highlight the personality of each celebrity subject.
Austin Butler (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
With a minimalist backdrop and set-up, the chosen actor shines in an intimate portrait.
In some instances, Clift cropped his compositions within the frameas seen in the portrait of Eugene Levy.
We spoke with Clift about the 2023 BAFTA Awards and his previous times shooting the show.
Eugene Levy (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
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Renowned portrait photographer Charlie Clift captured stunning black-and-white images of celebrities at the 2023 BAFTA Awards.
Read our interview with him about the night.
Ke Huy Quan (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Eugene Levy (Photo: Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Photographing the BAFTA Film Awards is exciting!
How did this opportunity first come about?
So Ive got quite a history with Claire, Jordan, and the BAFTA photo team.
Angela Bassett (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Photographing the Film Awards was a dream commission and something Ive been eager to do for several years.
How did you approach your first BAFTA Film Awards differently?
I wanted to ensure absolutely everything was in place and ready to go for the big day.
Ariana DeBose (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
The process began months in advance.
I learned a huge amount from photographing at two BAFTA TV Awards.
I want them to be instantly on board and ready to make the most of our limited time together.
Cate Blanchett (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Ariana DeBose (Photo: Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
You couldn’t spend long with each individual.
How did you make the most of that short amount of time?
Its really crucial in a portrait shoot to make a genuine connection with your sitter.
Rami Malek (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Im full of energy and enthusiasm, which probably helps a lot.
Having an adaptable set makes a huge difference to how much you could make of a few minutes.
This year the portraits went live only a couple of days after the event!
Kerry Condon (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
I started at the crack of dawn the morning after the awards working on minimal sleep.
The atmosphere is incredible.
Its really important to distill these into my portraitshaving all that emotion to play with is awesome.
Taron Egerton (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
How did that affect you as you snapped the photos?
Im quite direct, and having clear direction can cut through some of the chaos.
Im mentally prepared to make quick calls.
Gwendoline Christie (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Sometimes actors are delighted to be photographed, and sometimes they just want to get on with their night.
But it was totally worth it.
Kerry Condon (Photo: Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
You photographed a lot of A-listers that night.
Barry Keoghan (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Who made the biggest impression on you, and why?
Photographing award winners is always a highlight too, sharing in their post-win excitement.
Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon both won their first BAFTAs this year so capturing their elation was really special.
Edward Berger (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Taron Egerton (Photo: Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
What’s on the horizon for you?
The images are just starting to be released so keep your eyes peeled for them.
Little Simz (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
Sandy Powell | Jenny Beavan (Photo: © Charlie Clift / BAFTA)
