Issue 107 - June 2024

Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers. It’s difficult for me to describe my style,
because every shooting for me is special. The model, the mood, the light and the style inspire me each time. For
me - less is more, and if we can simplify the image, I do it without any hesitations. Too strong light? - we soften
it. Too many accessories? - we remove them. Too much drama? - we calm down. All these decisions make an
image more realistic, but never boring. I’m also not a fan of over retouched images with not natural emotions.
Models tell me that they like to work with me, because I have a gentle character and I never create a mess and
a stress on the set. That also explains, why I invite to my team only positive and confident professionals.
Where do you get inspiration from? I take inspiration in art and in life. For example, my last editor for L’Officiel
« Exceptionnelle » was inspired by the exhibition « Mercury and Venus » by Viviane Sassen that I visited in Huis
Marseille gallery (Amsterdam). We amalgamated the aesthetics of antiquity and vivid colours, creating a static
and relaxed mood. During the shooting I’m always inspired by the model and everything that surrounds her or
him. It’s a wonderful feeling when you got that image where everything matches beautifully.
Studio, on location or both? It depends on the aim, how we can compare winds and waves of Étretat and perfect
light scheme is the studio? I love both. Moreover, I use my mobile studio to be sure everything is under
control even on the location.
Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional? I consider myself being lucky as I have the
possibility to make profession out of my hobby.
Issue 107 - June 2024 - Modellenland Magazine