"We live in a world that moves by fast. We grow up quick. Become adults. And get caught up in the chaos of life. Under the Lights is a photo series created as a way to remember to slow down, smile, and reconnect with our childlike wonder & enthusiasm." - Paul Schlossman
UNDER THE LIGHTS
Under the Lights reimagines the sports figurines and toys we grew up with by photographing them in a way that recreates the look of real athletes playing under stadium lights. Launched in 2024, the limited series serves to reignite our love for sports figurines and collectibles.
Each photo is captured outdoors to produce the most authentic look of athletes playing under stadium lights at twilight. The backdrop is purposely minimal, symbolizing what flow state feels like for athletes. No fans. No crowd. No distractions. Just calmness, focus and the stillness of the moment.
Ultimately the photos are meant to inspire the kid in us.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi, I’m Paul.
I’m a sports enthusiast, junk wax collector, Seinfeld fanatic, animal lover, and photographer.
After 15 years working in marketing research, I pulled an MJ and left my promising career to pursue my childhood passion.
I live in Minneapolis, MN with my dog Haddie.
OTHER PHOTO PRINTS
As a kid in the 80s and 90s, I’m inspired by sports history & pop culture of the era. Perhaps considered a type of conceptual photography, I love to create surprising juxtapositions and perspectives that enhance the story of the subject matter. I believe there’s art in what we loved as kids.
You’ll also find I photograph street scenes, especially during blue hour. Whether it a walk-up ice cream parlor, mid-century modern motel sign, or a 75 year old neighborhood staple, I try to draw out the life and vibrancy, yet quite solitude that blue hour brings us. It’s a time of day where the lighting brings out the emotion and life of us and the city.