To tell you why I am so happy with these pictures, I have to tell you something from my photographic story. Let's go back in time:
More than ten years ago I had a studio near my home, where I spent most of the time and took most of my pictures. I had endless opportunities in and around this studio. One of them was to take pictures from outside through the open door. The model got bright frontal daylight, but was shaded from both sides. This was because it was indirect daylight, a very soft yet contouring, powerful light. The best light for portrait or nude portraits. Due to bad circumstances, I had to leave this studio after a few years.
I got an intermediate studio not far away, with a lot of space and lots of opportunities to take pictures. But not with the opportunity to take pictures through the open door. I missed that very much. I tried to solve this problem for a couple of weeks and on a dark and rainy November day the idea came up to me to use my favorite tungsten light to imitate the sun. I built my "open door" in the studio with a 2000W Arrilite, a large heat-resistant Chimera softbox and two black-lacquered styrofoam sheets. after two sessions with this setting I improved it with a mirror to reflect the light and make it even softer. From now on, this was one of my standard settings in the studio. Since I haven't had a studio for the past three years, I lost that opportunity. But now I have enough space in my new studio to use it. I am very happy to be able to show you my first results even if the are very similar to each other.
The attitude of my model, the incredible Jessy Ley, reminds me a lot of the Girl on the "Blind Faith" debut album from 1969, even though she is more than twice the age of the girl on the cover (the older ones may remember, the younger ones must use google).
Incidentally, I think that today it is absolutely impossible to put an eleven year old girl naked on the cover of a record or anywhere else.
What do you think? I would like to get any feedback.
42697 Solingen
Nordrhein-Westfalen / Germany / Europe
On July 30th, 2023 I will host another photo workshop.
The main topic of the workshop will be portraits and nude portraits. The goal is not to let nudity become the defining element of the nude portraits.
We will start with a small round to introduce and get to know each other. A short theoretical part follows about the conditions in the location, the peculiarities of the light in the location and the special features of nude portraits. Afterwards it is photographed directly.
The focus is on having fun with photography. the eye for the picture, the recognition and use of existing possibilities, and, if necessary, the handling and communication with the model.
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced photographers, as I will respond individually to the needs of each participant during the workshop.
A reflex camera or system camera with high-speed lenses is helpful. the targeted sharpness and a carefully chosen blur area are important components in nude photography.
The workshop will take place in Solingen (Kottendorfer Str. 21 in 42697 Solingen, 4th floor). You can park on the street in front of the studio or in the yard if something is free there. The enchanting Vanessa will be available to us as a model.
Date: Sunday, 07/30/2023
Duration: 11.00 a.m. - approx. 4.00 p.m
Participants: maximum 4
Price: 269.00 euros
andreaspuhl@me.com
+49 (0) 176 323 088 33
It is photographed exclusively with the available daylight.
If the workshop is canceled due to the failure of the model or the leader, fees already paid will be refunded in full, or you can rebook to a later workshop date
No further reimbursement can be granted. If a participant does not show up for the workshop, the fee cannot be refunded.
Each photographer receives a model release that allows private use of the images.
Josef-Ruhr-Str. 30 in 53879 Euskirchen
Nordrhein-Westfalen / Germany / Europe
Sonntag, 19.02.2023 10:30h - 16:00h
Euskirchen
Nordrhein-Westfalen / Deutschland / Europa
On February 19th, 2023 I will be holding a photo workshop.
The main topic of the workshop will be portraits and nude portraits. The aim is not to let nudity become the defining element of the nude portraits.
We will start with a small breakfast to introduce and get to know each other.
There follows a short theory part about the conditions in the location, the peculiarities of the light in the location and the special features of nude portraits. Afterwards it is photographed directly.
The focus is on having fun with photography. the eye for the picture, the recognition and use of existing possibilities, and, if necessary, the handling and communication with the model.
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced photographers, as I will respond individually to the needs of each participant during the workshop.
A single-lens reflex camera or system camera with high-speed lenses is important. the targeted sharpness and a carefully selected blur area are important components in nude photography.
The workshop takes place in my little Studio in Euskirchen. Please note that there are enough parking spaces in the area.
The enchanting Iryna will be available to us as a model.
Date: Sunday, 02/19/2023
Duration: 10.30 - approx. 16.00
Participants: maximum 4
Price: 269.00 euros
andreaspuhl@me.com
+49 (0) 176 323 088 33
It is photographed exclusively with the available daylight.
If the workshop is canceled due to the failure of the model or the leader, fees already paid will be refunded in full, or you can rebook to a later workshop date
No further reimbursement can be granted. If a participant does not show up for the workshop, the fee cannot be refunded.
Each photographer receives a model release that allows private use of the images.
It is possible to bring pictures (on paper) to the review. And if there is still interest at the end, I would be happy to explain how I prepare my pictures for publication.
Cologne
Nordrhein-Westfalen / Germany / Europe
On February 27th, 2022 I will finally be holding a photo workshop again after a long break.
The main topic of the workshop will be portraits and nude portraits. The aim is not to let nudity become the defining element of the nude portraits.
We will start with a small round to introduce and get to know each other. There follows a short theory part about the conditions in the location, the peculiarities of the light in the location and the special features of nude portraits. Afterwards it is photographed directly.
The focus is on having fun with photography. the eye for the picture, the recognition and use of existing possibilities, and, if necessary, the handling and communication with the model.
The workshop is suitable for both beginners and more experienced photographers, as I will respond individually to the needs of each participant during the workshop.
A single-lens reflex camera or system camera with high-speed lenses is important. the targeted sharpness and a carefully selected blur area are important components in nude photography.
The workshop takes place in the penthouse loft of the Loft Studio Cologne (Richard Wagner Str. 18 in 50674 Cologne, 4th floor). Please note that there are almost no parking spaces in the area, but the Rudolfplatz car park is only about 300m away. The enchanting Antonia will be available to us as a model.
Date: Sunday, 02/27/2022
Duration: 11.00 - approx. 17.00
Participants: maximum 5
Price: 249.00 euros
andreaspuhl@me.com
+49 (0) 176 323 088 33
It is photographed exclusively with the available daylight.
If the workshop is canceled due to the failure of the model or the leader, fees already paid will be refunded in full, or you can rebook to a later workshop date
No further reimbursement can be granted. If a participant does not show up for the workshop, the fee cannot be refunded.
Each photographer receives a model release that allows private use of the images.
The 2G+ rules are a prerequisite for participation. A certified test from a test center that is not older than 24 hours or a current quick test are required in addition to the 2G proof. Quick test for a current test on site are available for each participant.
It is possible to bring up to three pictures (on paper) to the review. And if there is still interest at the end, I would be happy to explain how I prepare my pictures for publication.
photographer from germany, living near cologne
I'm always looking for models for creative collaboration
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