One Frame Deep: Lars Kristian Boquist

This week in One Frame Deep, I’m looking at a frame from Oslo based photographer Lars Kristian Boquist to understand the choices behind it, the light, the timing, and the details he’s drawn to.

As with all photographers in this series, one images are only a tiny extraction from a much larger reality. There is so much more to explore, and I strongly encourage you to dive deeper into Boquist’s work to get a fuller sense of his vision. Links to his socials are included at the end of this post.

Frame: Exclusive residential
Camera: Yashica T5
Film: Portra 400

What they choose to include
A brick wall, two trees, a single window, and a slice of sky.

The shadow play here is brilliant, it divides the frame into three clean sections: deep shadow, detailed building, and a clear sky. The repetition of the trees are a nice touch, and personally I love the way the window sits low in the composition, giving the frame a slight bottom heavy pull. It helps create a sense of isolation in the shadow area, contrasted beautifully by the sunlight, and the blue sky on top. The bricks details must be inspected, fantastic.

And there’s something about that blue window, with the sky reflected, that feels like a small portal pulling you deeper into the image. The Bae, Katinka, just woke up here and said the exact same thing when she glanced the image; -Oh, it looks like a portal.

What they chose to exclude
The frame is tight, cutting away nearby houses, the base of the building, and the top of that tree on the right side. This isolation keeps the composition minimal and lets the viewer focus on shape, color, and light without any distraction. Reading Boquist`s bio I see he`s a graphic designer, and that really shows the choices he has taken here.

Why it works
The dramatic shadow line paired with the minimal composition turns this side of the house into a study of form and light.

The warm brick against the cool blue sky creates tension, and the clean geometry keeps the light on the wall as the central subject, with the window acting as a beautiful secondary anchor.

Graphic in structure, while the greens and blues bring balance. Orange, green, and blue together create this naturally harmonious palette that’s visually compelling and very grounded.

Final thoughts
Looking at Lars Kristian Boquist’s work reveals a photographer with clear intention, one who understands the power of shadow, structure, and precise composition.

His images feel considered, calm, and quietly confident, this is with out a doubt, an intensional photographer and his work is leaving a lasting impression long after the first read.

About this series: One Frame Deep
One Frame Deep is a recurring series where we explore a single photograph from a photographer, well known or completely unknown, and look closely at the choices behind it. Light, timing, composition, mood, and the small decisions that give the image its magic.

By focusing on just one frame, the noise disappears. We’re left with intention: what the photographer chose to include, what they held back, and how those decisions shape the final feeling of the image.

A single frame can reveal a surprising amount; patterns, preferences, instincts, and we can see fingerprints of the photographer.

This isn’t about judging or ranking. It’s about slowing down, paying attention, and noticing the subtle moments that might be overlooked on a fast scroll. If you enjoy the analysis, we encourage you to explore more of each photographer’s work.

One frame is only a glimpse into a much wider world.

Photographer: Lars Kristian Boquist
Webside: larskrisboq.com
Instagram: @larskristianboq