Talking to strangers is something I have struggled with for a long time. But only when it comes to photography. In my professional life, talking to strangers isn’t just a skill; it’s a fundamental need. I do it all the time, and I feel more … Continue readingSay cheese… to a stranger
A long-anticipated visit to a health facility in southern Germany, where I’m focusing on improving my weight, mobility, and overall health, has brought an unexpected creative opportunity: the chance to meet fascinating people and tell their stories through photography. Engaging conversations about eating habits, fitness … Continue reading[Updated] Capturing Wellness: A Photographer’s Journey of Counting Calories and Situps.
The sun beat down on Rome, making the air feel heavy and thick like it could be sliced with a knife. It was the 1950s, but the timeless crush of tourists made it feel almost eternal. Thousands of people crammed into every corner of the … Continue readingRoma, aeterna urbs, aeterna caldaria.
He woke up in the dark. The only sound was the hum of the air conditioner. Like so many others, the room felt empty and cold. There were meaningless paintings on the walls, a soft carpet, and a faint smell of cleaning products. … Continue readingThe Traveler
Seeing a like on your carefully crafted, meticulously edited, stunning sunset photo sends a rush of dopamine flowing through your brain the same way chocolate, coffee, and for some, alcohol or other addictive substances do. … Continue readingLoving the ‘Likes’ or morphing into an Insta-Junkie?
I have the gear I most commonly use in the bag. It is a “grab bag” setup. This means I can take the bag and know I will be good to go for at least a weekend. … Continue readingThe “gear overview” post – or “Where did my money go?”
Less talk, more flash! That’s another way of phrasing it. I have wanted to do a photoshoot only for portraits for a while, but there was always something: no models, no time, no gear, no space, … Why? In a nutshell? I need the practice! … Continue readingI shot people in my living room. …with a mirrorless camera, of course!
I have been playing with so-called modifiers or soft boxes for a while, and now I have taken the next step and bought myself a “Beauty Dish.” This round reflector is often used in portrait and fashion photography to project a softer, more even, diffused … Continue readingThe Magic of the Beauty Dish
While I was preparing to publish this site, I went through some of the folders on my file server. There is a lot of stuff. I haven’t finished checking some of those older folders, and for some of the photos, I just never asked if … Continue readingA random selection of portraits shot over the time
So, here I am -again- with a blog -again- writing my first entry. You get the twist. I am sure. I have been toying with the idea for a while, but I wasn’t sure what to do specifically. I have been playing with photography for … Continue readingHello world!