Category: Available Light
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Beneath Venetian Skies: Portrait Elegance in Black & White
Read this Post: Beneath Venetian Skies: Portrait Elegance in Black & WhiteVenice in spring has its own rhythm — gentle, quiet, full of light. The days grow longer, but it’s the early evening that reveals the city’s most enchanting mood. For this portrait session with model Dayane Hofer, we sought out a rooftop location during the golden hour, just before sunset. The air was calm, the…
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Poetry of Light – A Portrait Series with Chiara
Read this Post: Poetry of Light – A Portrait Series with ChiaraThis series of portraits with Chiara was created in my studio in Zurich, in close collaboration with stylist Diana Korqaj. What unfolded was a visual conversation grounded in simplicity, quiet strength, and poetic presence. Read this editorial on my website.
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Drawn by Daylight – A Berlin Story in Black and White
Read this Post: Drawn by Daylight – A Berlin Story in Black and WhiteThe quiet elegance of natural light can shape a photograph more profoundly than any backdrop or filter. In this editorial, created in collaboration with model Pascale in the heart of Berlin Mitte, daylight played the leading role. The soft yet defined light flooded the room through tall windows facing the street, bathing the scene in…
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Beyond the Mist
Read this Post: Beyond the MistSpring can be unpredictable in the mountains, and so it was when Jana and I ventured to the Grimsel Pass for our photo session. At over 2,100 metres above sea level, the pass welcomed us with a cold, wet, and extreme weather front that created an atmosphere unlike any other. Photographing in such conditions always…
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Chasing Daylight
Read this Post: Chasing DaylightIn this photo series with Naila, I wanted to capture the essence of portraiture through a blend of natural light and mood-driven composition. The photos were shot in my studio, where the light flowing in through the large windows created a soft, almost ethereal ambiance that is reflected in the delicate yet bold portrayal of…
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Poetic Reduction
Read this Post: Poetic ReductionThese black-and-white portraits of Chiara were created in the calm, focused environment of my studio in Zurich. In collaboration with the talented stylist Diana Korqaj, we developed a minimalist yet elegant aesthetic that draws attention entirely to Chiara’s presence and expression. Read this editorial now on my website.
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Venice
Read this Post: VeniceVenice is an endless source of inspiration for my portrait photography. During an intense shoot with Fabia, we explored the city, harnessing natural light and playing with contrasts. The combination of historic backdrops and expressive model presence created a unique atmosphere. Each year, I organize the PORTRAIT INTENSE CLASS here—an opportunity to rediscover the city…
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Industrial Summer
Read this Post: Industrial SummerThis summer, during one of my BeInspired Photography Workshops, I had the pleasure of working with the talented model Melanie at a stunning industrial site. The old structures, with their weathered textures and expansive open spaces, provided a fascinating backdrop that challenged us to explore light in all its nuances. Discover this editorial on my…
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Contact Sheets:
Read this Post: Contact Sheets:The streets of Paris are always an inspiration, but on this particular day, the fog added a layer of mystery that was hard to ignore. I worked with Katherina intuitively, letting the soft light and quiet mood of the city guide us. The Seine, the bridges, and even the steps of an old passage became…
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Nordsee – Part 2
Read this Post: Nordsee – Part 2Imagine standing on the edge of the world, where the sky meets the sea, and time seems to pause for a brief, powerful moment. That’s where I found myself during the creation of my ‘Nordsee’ photography project. You and I both know that the magic of black-and-white photography lies in its ability to strip away…
