Gregory Crewdson is an American photographer known for staged photos that resemble film stills through their use of professional lighting and portrayal of characters. The document discusses replicating Crewdson's style through multiple photo shoots that employ dramatic lighting to tell a story about a character struggling with mental illness. Photos from the shoots are presented and discussed, with cropping used to refine compositions and remove distracting elements, resulting in a final set of three photos the author feels achieve Crewdson's "film still" look and storytelling approach.