Crewdson creates elaborately staged, large scale color photographs of nocturnal suburban scenes that share Prager's cinematic tension, psychological unease, and dramatic artificial lighting. His work similarly references Hollywood film aesthetics to construct unsettling narrative tableaux.

Sherman's staged color photography uses theatrical costuming and psychological storytelling to construct fictional cinematic narratives, closely mirroring Prager's approach to using the photographic frame as a stage for psychological drama. Both artists draw heavily on film history and genre conventions to evoke mood and tension.

DiCorcia's meticulously lit color photographs blend documentary and staged approaches to create psychologically charged cinematic narratives, sharing Prager's vivid color palette and dramatic artificial lighting. His series often explore compulsive human behavior and emotional tension within carefully constructed scenes.