Tag: Portrait
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Between Bridges and Shadows: Luxembourg in Black & White
Read this Post: Between Bridges and Shadows: Luxembourg in Black & WhiteThis spontaneous black-and-white portrait shoot with Laura took place in the old town of Luxembourg. Moody light and urban structures shaped the aesthetics of the session. A chance meeting turned into a powerful visual story. See the full editorial now in my Photo Archive on my website.
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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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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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Why Well-Being Is Crucial for Photographers
Read this Post: Why Well-Being Is Crucial for PhotographersAs photographers, we often focus on technical perfection, creative vision, and capturing the perfect moment. Yet, one key aspect that often gets overlooked is our own well-being. How we feel internally can significantly influence not only the quality of our work but also the experience of the person we are photographing.
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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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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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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…
