12 Creative Grunge Photoshoot Ideas
4. Do it yourself
Along with grunge came a sweeping emphasis on independence and the DIY attitude that remains prevalent in counter-cultural movements today. For this shoot, we’re suggesting you celebrate that attitude with a do-it-yourself, grunge scene. Whether making clothes, bikes, or anything else, this photoshoot is a great homage to the music scene of the early 1990s. Want to make your own rockin’ clothes? Consider this fully equipped sewing studio as the setting for your shoot.
5. All stripped down
Of all our grunge photoshoot ideas, this one gets down to the bare bones of the matter. We’re suggesting you take your shoot to an industrial space with concrete floors, minimal fluorescent lights, exposed piping, and a whole lot of character. An industrial environment really communicates the raw exposure of the grunge genre. Need a warehouse in Chicago? Check out this studio warehouse with exposed concrete walls.
6. Recording studio
This shoot takes you to where the magic happens behind the scenes. While a recording studio on its own is not explicitly grunge, you can enhance the scene by yourself dressing up in attire that Kurt Cobain would approve of. Straightforward and fun, this shoot is sure to be a blast. Need a recording studio in Orlando? Check out this classic gem, complete with a ton of great recording equipment.
7. Young and on stage
This shoot is going to take you into the limelight, albeit not the sold-out arenas enjoyed by Nirvana. After all, grunge had to start somewhere, and this shoot celebrates those early, sparsely attended, backroom shows, where the audience was mostly composed of your friends. Not glamorous, but certainly still a part of the grunge story. If you’re looking for a stage in Philly, you can’t go wrong with this venue that’s appropriately sized for an on-stage shoot.
8. Greatest hits
If you’re itching to get dressed up and embrace the grunge aesthetic, this shoot is for you. With this one, we’re suggesting you pick one of your favorite grunge icons and dress up like them, fully immersing yourself in the grunge vibe. You’ll need an appropriate setting for this shoot, and this Portland garage set could be ideal for you.
9. Dilapidate this!
This photoshoot idea takes you into the burned-out world of a post-industrial, urban landscape, which also happens to be a setting that will compliment your grunge aesthetic. You’ll need to find a run-down and graffitied interior. Broken windows could help as well, but be careful. Thankfully, if you’re in Nashville, you have this simulated burned-out mansion, which is entirely safe, while still providing the appearance of danger.
