Issue23 (part3) May 2017

Think you in advance what you want in the picture?
If i collaborate with a makeup artist or stylist, the look and feel of the images is usually very planed in
advance. But if its just me and the model i like to improvise on location. I have several times experienced
making plans for at shoot and when i arrive at the location it doesn't work as planed.
Studio, on location or both?
I like to shoot locaiton just using natural light if possible. Even though i dont tell stories with my images,
if gives more space to work creatively with the surroundings compared to a evenly coloured backound
in a studio.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
I very rarely do commercial photography. Actually i use pricing a lot as an excuse of saying no to a
project. like “i can do that project for you, but its gonna cost you xxx kr”. I also turn down every time
getting asked to do wedding images. Simply because i think other photographers is doing that genre a
lot better than i do, and also because it is not a very interessting project.
What has been the biggest source of inspiration in your work?
The work of photographer Nik Skjøth.
Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
A year ago i made the switch from canon to nikon. I repurchased the sigma 50mm art with Nikon
mount, and almost every shot has been with that lens since then.
What has been your most memorable session and why?
I once did a nude shot in an abandoned house. I had visited the house 2 times in advance
to get familiar with the place. In the middle of the shoot and old guy suddenly. Shouted
“what the f*ck are you going here”. He then went a got a club and threatened to beat us
if we didn't leave the house emediatly.
Actually he followed me all the way to the car to make sure we left. Nothing happened
though except from a call from the police a few days later verifying we had been to the
house without permission, which then resulted in a fine of 1500 danish kroners.
What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start
their own business?
Dont get into photography to start a business. Do it because you like it. There is no
business in photography, very few people can live of photography alone.
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Issue23 (part3) May 2017 - Modellenland Magazine