Tag: Dayane Hofer
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A Patterned Step
Read this Post: A Patterned StepIn this series with Dayane, I wanted to step a little outside my usual softness and let the light become more direct, more graphic, and more demanding. I often find myself drawn to gentle light, to those quiet transitions where shadows fall almost silently across the skin. This time, however, I wanted to work with…
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A Quiet Venetian Moment
Read this Post: A Quiet Venetian MomentDayane and I had arrived in Venice a day before my photography course began. The weather was beautiful, the food was perfect, and the mood was calm — the kind of day that makes you slow down and notice every detail. Between espresso and laughter, we decided to use the afternoon light for a spontaneous…
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New publication: ETERNALLY BEAUTIFUL
Read this Post: New publication: ETERNALLY BEAUTIFULThis fashion editorial reflects a contemporary approach to portrait and fashion photography rooted in restraint and authenticity. Natural daylight and minimal styling create images that feel timeless rather than trend-driven. The editorial emphasizes human presence over visual dominance, allowing fashion to support expression. Working in color was a deliberate choice to preserve realism and emotional…
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Three Days of Conscious Portrait Work – PORTRAIT GOURMET CLASS 2026
Read this Post: Three Days of Conscious Portrait Work – PORTRAIT GOURMET CLASS 2026Three days can hold a lot when they are not filled, but opened. In Lugano, we consciously take time – for people, for conversations, for light, and for the quiet moments in between. Photography is allowed to slow down here. And through that, it gains depth. From June 5 to June 7, 2026, the Portrait Gourmet Class will take…
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Balcony Light in Venice
Read this Post: Balcony Light in VeniceThis story continues where “A Quiet Venetian Moment” began. Dayane and I returned to that same soft light and quiet mood — a moment suspended between calm and courage. We had arrived in Venice a day before my photography course started, and the city gifted us with perfect weather and gentle light. It felt only natural to…
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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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Contact Sheets: Above the Rooftops – A Short Series with Dayane in Venice
Read this Post: Contact Sheets: Above the Rooftops – A Short Series with Dayane in VeniceI recently had the opportunity to travel once again with Dayane – a collaboration that has grown over many years and always brings something new. This time, we found ourselves in Venice, and although our journey wasn’t primarily for photography, we couldn’t resist taking a few moments to shoot. One of these spontaneous series was…
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50 minutes, part 2
Read this Post: 50 minutes, part 2A natural daylight session with Dayane Hofer captures authenticity and elegance through soft light and minimalist compositions. The interplay of light and shadow highlights her confidence and versatility, creating an intimate atmosphere that emphasizes emotion and detail without artificial enhancements.
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Villaggio, Part 2
Read this Post: Villaggio, Part 2Photographer Pascal Uehli and model Dayane often embark on small trips together to explore new ideas for their photography. In his latest photo series “Villaggio,” Pascal, together with Dayane, invites viewers on a captivating journey. Through his lens, sensitively captured, one discovers the beauty and magic of these picturesque villages. Each photo tells a story…
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50 minutes, part 1
Read this Post: 50 minutes, part 1Once again, Dayane and I found time to take some new pictures. It was the middle of July, the days were long, and the temperatures were high. We spontaneously met for a photo shoot in my studio in Zurich. My vision was to work with natural daylight and give the photos a soft, harmonious feel.…
