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Detaching to Connect: How the Paradox of Emotion Makes Stronger Images

Kai Hornung March 27, 2025

In this article, discover how detaching from the emotions of the moment during your photographing in the field can lead to stronger, more impactful images. Learn why letting time mature your photos — and focusing on the intrinsic story — transforms photographs into compelling art.

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In blog Tags creativity, photography, landscape photography, kai hornung, workflow, art, images
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Vinyl records and landscape photography

Kai Hornung March 12, 2023

What do record player, turntables, records and music have to do with photography? A whole lot more than you might think. Renowned German landscape photographer Kai Hornung about rediscovering his love for vinyl and why it is as real as being in one of the most precious landscapes of the world. Read about his hifi-system and turntable and his favorite records, and why slowing down is a mindful win.

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In blog, gear Tags turntable, audio system, landscape photography, music, audiophile, vinyl, art, record collection, hifi, speakers, streamer, amplifier, project audio
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Settling with yourself (about finding style)

Kai Hornung April 18, 2022

Starting out with photography I often read advice like “you need to have a distinct style” and “your work needs to be cohesive”. Here is why I believe this is not a helpful advice at all.

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In blog Tags blog, blog post, creative journey, artist, style, finding style, landscape photography
One of the images that somehow got lost in the select. Nevertheless one that I like and that I might have been unfair to.

One of the images that somehow got lost in the selecting process. Nevertheless one that I like and that I might have been unfair to.

Leftovers and b-sides

Kai Hornung February 14, 2021

Some images matter more than others. And only a few are picked to form a strong portfolio. But what to do with those others that do still complete an artist? It is a sort of dilemma. And it is worth thinking about because history has shown: some b-sides went on to become world class hits.

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