The Prelude

Work for The Prelude

Pre-Production/Photography: Garrett Cornelison
VIdeo: Israel Lopez
Photography/Post Production: Justin Meyer
Models: Nathanael and Ashley Long

A person in formal attire plays a grand piano in a dim, elegant room with black-and-white checkered floors, a lit fireplace, chandeliers, and smoke rising in the air.
A woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a black top, pearl necklace, and large hoop earrings, stands in soft, golden light, looking thoughtfully to the side.
A well-dressed couple holding hands walks on grass near a modern house. The woman wears a long black dress with a slit, and the man wears a suit. The sky is clear with some clouds.
A stylish couple poses together under string lights at dusk; the man in a suit holds a wine glass and embraces the woman, who wears a black dress, as they stand closely in an outdoor setting.
An overhead view of a man playing a grand piano on a black-and-white checkered floor, with a woman in a dress holding a drink, walking past in motion blur.
A woman in a black dress and pearl necklace stands on a spiral staircase with eyes closed. A man in a vest and patterned shirt leans on the railing behind her, looking away. The lighting is dim and dramatic.
A young man plays the piano while holding a cigarette, with a woman leaning back against him, her eyes closed and head tilted, creating a moody and intimate atmosphere.
A woman in a black dress lounges on a red velvet sofa in a dimly lit, elegant room. She appears relaxed, while another person, partially visible and holding a bottle, approaches in the background.
A couple stands close together by a calm body of water, gazing into each others eyes. Trees and sky are reflected on the water’s surface, creating a romantic and serene atmosphere.
A man in a brown suit stands indoors beside a gold-framed painting, looking to the side. He holds a cigarette and wears a patterned scarf, chain, and rings, with one hand in his pocket. The setting appears elegant and dimly lit.
A man in a suit sits on a chair outdoors at night, holding his hand to his chin. A woman in a black evening gown and gloves stands beside him, holding a glass. String lights create a warm glow in the background.
A well-dressed man in a brown suit and a woman in a black evening gown with gloves stand arm-in-arm, posing elegantly in front of a golden spiral staircase.
A man and woman dressed elegantly in black lie on a patterned carpet. The man has his arms behind his head, eyes closed; the woman touches his face gently. A glass of whiskey and a bottle cap lie nearby.
A woman in a black dress leans over a man lying on the floor in front of a lit fireplace. Smoke rises from the woman’s mouth, creating a dramatic effect in the dimly lit room.
A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, hoop earrings, a pearl necklace, and dramatic makeup looks down thoughtfully in soft lighting.
A woman in a black dress and long gloves poses gracefully, looking to the side. Behind her hangs a vibrant painting of a horse and a nude figure, framed in gold. The setting is elegant and artistic.
A man in a suit sits at a grand piano holding a cigarette, looking at the camera. A woman in a black dress stands behind him, her face partially out of frame. The setting is elegant with checkered flooring.
A man in a suit sits at a grand piano, holding a cigarette, while a woman in a black dress and pearls stands beside the piano, looking at him. The scene has elegant, warm lighting and a checkered floor.
A man in a suit sits at a piano on a checkered floor, playing music while exhaling smoke in a dimly lit, dramatic black and white scene.
A man and woman in elegant black outfits lie on a patterned carpet. The man rests with eyes closed and arms behind his head, while the woman gently touches his face. Nearby are a glass, lighter, and ashtray.