Category: Dark Mood
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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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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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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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Sculpting Shadows: A Portrait Series with Irina Lozovaya
Read this Post: Sculpting Shadows: A Portrait Series with Irina LozovayaInspired by the interplay of light and shadow, I created a series of intimate portraits with Irina Lozovaya, blending elegance with raw emotion. The interplay of light and shadow became the defining element of this series. The delicate contrasts accentuated Irina’s elegance and gave each image a sense of depth and mystery. The black-and-white palette…
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Melancholy
Read this Post: MelancholyAs a black & white portrait photographer, I captured Emma van Riel in a melancholic and expressive series. Using a 120×180 cm Broncolor softbox in my Zurich studio, I played with light and shadow to enhance her delicate body language and introspective mood. Discover this editorial.
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Depth in Light and Shadow: Portraits of Irina Lozovaya
Read this Post: Depth in Light and Shadow: Portraits of Irina LozovayaIn this project, I aimed to explore the interplay between light and shadow, creating portraits that go beyond mere representation. Working with Irina Lozovaya as the model allowed me to push the boundaries of storytelling through expression and subtle gestures. The focus was on creating a minimalist yet powerful atmosphere, where every shadow became a…
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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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Shadows and Peaks
Read this Post: Shadows and PeaksBlack-and-white photography has a unique power: it distills a scene to its purest form, revealing textures, contrasts, and emotions that color might overshadow. In the Swiss Alps, this medium transformed rugged peaks and stark structures into timeless stories, where every shadow and highlight spoke volumes.
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Early summer
Read this Post: Early summerEarly summer in the Swiss Alps: brisk air, snow lingering on the peaks, and a stunning dam as our improvised backdrop. Together with Nadine, I captured moments where light, shadow, and nature’s rugged beauty came alive. A reminder that challenges often lead to unexpected rewards. Discover the full editorial.
