ADVERTISEMENT

This photographer blew it out of the water with his neon series called The Shadow District which you can find here on Bored Panda. But what he is really known for is his portraits that look like they were pulled straight out of a cinematic film!

"It's just a photo taken at night, what's the big deal?"

What makes Aakaash Bali's portraits so unique is the high production, Hollywood level techniques that he applies to each subject.

Between aliens, ghosts and other nightmares - his work looks like it belongs to a horror movie poster or "Stranger Things" advertisement! Make sure you look closely... or you might miss something!

More info: Instagram

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
#10

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
lilymacdennard avatar
IT'S THE SWEET ONE
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has anyone read "The House Of Salt And Sorrow"? this reminds me of that book.

View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
#16

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
averysalberico avatar
Avery S Alberico
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did they capture this, oh well, here´s an explanation: The wave came suddenly, she couldn´t jump on the rescue boat in time.

#17

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
hazelree avatar
Stille20
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's the bare feet that make this one... not sure what just happened by I feel like there is a dead body somewhere.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#23

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
mark_114 avatar
Mark Serbian
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Walk across a spider web and get, like, a week's worth of cardio in 5 minutes...

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#31

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
averysalberico avatar
Avery S Alberico
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The paper simultaneously caught fire, startling the girl, she was scared yet intrigued.

#33

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#35

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#37

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#38

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
sakinanaqvi avatar
bananapower_2.0
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hmm either she was kidnapped and kept up there or she was kept up there for her life

View more commentsArrow down menu
#40

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
#41

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#45

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#47

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#48

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
bl4ket4ylor avatar
Blarrg
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I sleep like that too. It's more comfortable than it looks.

#49

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#50

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#53

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#54

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#55

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#56

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#57

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#58

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#59

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#60

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
See Also on Bored Panda
#61

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#63

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#64

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#65

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#66

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
bl4ket4ylor avatar
Blarrg
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Miss? That dress is on fire! No, I mean, well yes, it is lovely, but it is actually on fire.

#67

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#68

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
zkvanpatten avatar
Zara VP
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Physical representation of what depression feels like.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#70

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
See Also on Bored Panda
#71

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#72

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#76

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
sakinanaqvi avatar
bananapower_2.0
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ummm i think she might have killed someone or have a dry cough b/c thats a lot of dried blood

View more commentsArrow down menu
#77

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
#78

Photographer Tells Haunting Stories With His Cinematic Night-Time Photos

aakaashbphoto Report

Add photo comments
POST
bl4ket4ylor avatar
Blarrg
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to look real close, but there is actually a person in this one. It's tricky because she's disguised as a lamp!

View more commentsArrow down menu
See Also on Bored Panda