Just another evening at the Crazy Horse? Not quite! There I am, sitting in the front row of the legendary Parisian cabaret, watching the dancers glide past me on a conveyor belt. Being a photographer, I naturally pay attention to details. And suddenly something catches my eye that makes me suspicious.
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Recently, I was at a photo shoot with Alina when she told me a story so bizarre that it could only have come from the internet. You know, that place where people spend their days trying to redefine the boundaries of good taste.
Imagine being able to measure the temperature of something that has no temperature. Something we see every day but can never touch. That's exactly what we do when we measure the temperature of light.
Let me tell you about my recent digital tragicomedy. My website — my digital showcase, my virtual self — suddenly started behaving like a stubborn teenager. "HTTP/2 error server refused stream," it whispered to me. What a melodramatic exit for my images.
Changing the white balance in post-processing on the computer is very easy, provided you don't have mixed light sources with different color temperatures. Otherwise, it will be disgusting and no fun at all. That's why it's helpful to determine the correct white balance on site.
I love pancakes for breakfast. And I love them even more as a lens on my camera. Sounds strange? Not if you know that particularly flat lenses are affectionately called pancakes in the photography world. My latest acquisition in this category is the Viltrox 28mm.
As a passionate photographer and self-proclaimed color enthusiast, I'm constantly looking for ways to optimize my workflow. One exciting aspects is the question: Wouldn't it be wonderful to see how an image would look with our individual color grading right at the moment of capture?
The book trade is currently experiencing a remarkable transformation. However, not for the better. While social media overflow with edited body images, artistic nude photography books are quietly disappearing from the shelves.
As we are dominated by filters and flawlessly retouched Instagram feeds, I find myself pondering a curious question: Why are we often more drawn to small imperfections, unexpected moments, and imperfect images? This theme has been following me for quite some time, making me wonder why I actually prefer imperfection.
Of course, social media connects us all in some way. A heart here, a comment there, sometimes even a longer message. But do you know that feeling? That quiet sense that something gets lost between all the clicks and likes? The real encounter, the direct conversation, the shared laughter over a story that you really can't tell digitally?
There's a new tool in the RAW converter software Capture One that has caused excitement in the industry. Many YouTubers have proclaimed it to be a game changer that would take color grading to new levels. With so much euphoria, I tend to be a bit skeptical at first.
Last night, somewhere between dream and wake, I scribbled a thought for a blog post on a piece of paper: "The mountain doesn't wait for the climber." When I read what my drowsy brain had served up this morning, it made me smile. And it got me thinking about the transience in my profession.
In our fast-paced, digitalized world, boredom seems to be a relic from times past. Yet what we perceive as annoying could actually be the key to our creativity.
Taking a technically perfect photo is no great feat anymore. Modern camera technology makes it possible: sophisticated autofocus systems, precise exposure metering, and high-quality sensors ensure that almost every image is technically flawless. But worlds separate a technically correct photo from an image that touches people and tells stories.
As a photographer, I find myself confronted with a frustrating reality in today's world dominated by social media: the necessity to censor my art. This practice, allegedly intended to comply with platform guidelines, feels like a direct threat to my artistic freedom and integrity.
Once upon a time, when Rome was still great and mighty, a man named Valentine gave his life for love. He had secretly married couples. Though the story ended unhappily for him (he was beheaded), he at least was canonized and got his own holiday.
Saturation is a powerful tool to enhance the intensity of colors and give your photos more expression. However, this is where a delicate touch is required: too much saturation can quickly look unnatural (or even embarrassing). That's why I've incorporated a subtle approach into a Photoshop action.
In the relentless stream of images flooding our screens, a quiet undercurrent is gaining momentum in the world of photography. It's a return to the essence of the craft, a gentle rebellion against the tyranny of the algorithm. At least, I hope so.
The new year is barely two weeks old, and my head is already buzzing with ideas. While others are still shaking off their winter sluggishness, I'm planning my first-ever book tour through Germany. Yes, you read that right — I'm going on tour. Well, "tour" might sound a bit grandiose for a photographer driving around with his photo book in the trunk. But that's exactly what I'm planning to do.
Package cannot be delivered — recipient does not have a forklift This is more or less what my delivery driver's notification could have read when the limited edition "Light and Shadow' by Krolop and Gerst arrived. Anyone who includes gloves with their artwork means business. A gesture that speaks volumes.
Vivid Colors or Monochrome Representation? Both approaches have their unique strengths and can tell emotions and stories in entirely different ways. In this article, I delve into the dialectic between the vibrant diversity of color and the powerful reduction of black and white.
A year of transformation. As always, the end of the year brings my very personal review. A lot has happened in my life over the past months, and I'm looking forward to the new year with anticipation.
Women have long been told their bodies are sinful. Even today, women are raised not to show their pubic area under any circumstances. Vaginas are never seen in media except in pornography or medical situations. Isn't this puzzling in a society that claims to value freedom?
There were more women involved in this shoot than you would think. Anna recommended Lina as a model, Erika organized Cesira's garden for me and my wife ironed the white dress I had bought. I already knew Alina from our first shoot and knew that she is interested in art and lives and breathes photography.
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