Shot in the style of Vietnam-era war photojournalists (e.g. Larry Burrows), focusing on sharp, detailed textures and natural color rendition. A 35mm film camera with a ~35mm lens is used, loaded with high-quality color film (Kodachrome or similar) that yields rich yet not overly saturated tones and deep contrast. Midday sunlight is harsh, creating crisp, well-defined shadows and metallic highlights on helmets and weapons. Grain is moderate, barely noticeable, enhancing authenticity and a documentary feel. White balance matches natural daylight, avoiding excessive warmth or coldness. The camera is held at chest level for a direct, grounded perspective with no skew. Framing leaves some peripheral elements indistinct or veiled by smoke, maintaining precise exposure on the subject and gentle background blur at a wide aperture (f/2.8–f/4). The result is a sharp, richly colored but non-theatrical photograph, subtle film grain lending an honest war reportage atmosphere.