An article by Nick Cave made me reflect on a different perspective about self expressive art. Instead of lamenting writer’s block or the absence of a muse, get going as an artist, because as you will read inside this blog article there is a deeper purpose behind artistic creation and its profound impact on the human experience. Discover how artists play a pivotal role in enriching lives and providing solace in times of crisis. Read about redefining the essence of creativity as a beacon of light and empathy in an ever-changing world.
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My packlist for photo tours
I often get asked what to take with on photo tours. Here is my packing list with some insight into why I use and recommend these things.
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an unforgettable moment during this workshop: photographing the northern lights
Iceland workshop diary
Diary of a photography workshop in Iceland. Day by day, in real time, almost.
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New series out
‘In reds’ is the new photo series released by German fine art and landscape photographer Kai Hornung. In this blog article Kai explains why it took him quite some time to work on themed collections and how he felt a more relaxed mindset was extremely helpful on getting his work done.
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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
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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That’s why I say “no”
This article has nothing to do with photography. It has nothing to do with art. It should not even be worth mentioning. But still, I feel like it´s worth spending the time writing: it is about showing respect and treating each other like you want to be treated.
So what´s this about? Simply put: It is about how I learned to say “no”.
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One of my favourite images from 2019. And a lucky catch from that very morning.
Pre-visualization: forget about it
How I found perfect conditions to photograph just to end up frustrated of my pre-visualizations and expectations. …and bad preparation.
A story about turning failure into joy and a lesson learned.
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What’s your exif?
“What´s you EXIF?” - or: little do I care
how to find the right camera
How to find the right camera
Starting with photography leaves you with a big question right at the beginning: what camera to get? You want something good and something inside your budget. And you want something that fits your needs. Problem is, you usually don't even know what your need is when starting out.
So "what camera should I get?" is something I get asked often. A good reason for me to write about it and share my experience, my fails and my good decisions.
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Where to shoot - scouting locations