Mikko Lagerstedt Photography @ Interesting Photographers

Mar

25

2014

Mikko Lagerstedt Photography

What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?

Nikon D800, Samyang 14mm f/2.8, Nikon 16-35mm f/4.0 VR, Sigma 50mm f/1.4, Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR.
B+W ND 10 stop filter, Hoya NDx400 and Hoya circular Polarization Filter.
Sirui Tripod R-4203L and Sirui Ball Head K-40X

What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?

I think I need a new faster telephoto lens, something like Nikon 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR II. Other than that, I’m satisfied with my equipment.

What is your favourite lens, and why?

Nikon 16-35mm f/4.0 VR. I just find it great for landscapes and for the type of work I do.

When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?

I use Lowepro Pro Runner 350W bag. And when I travel I have all my equipment with me.

What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?

I use mostly Lightroom to edit my work and sometimes Photoshop.

How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?

I have been taking photos now about five years. I find my inspiration from the nature surrounding me and from movies and TV series and even from music.

Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?

I love to create atmospheric landscape photographs. I just feel that it conveys my vision best.

What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?

I don’t have a particular goal. I want to continue capture photographs as long as I enjoy doing it.

Looking at your own work, which piece is your favourite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.

http://www.mikkolagerstedt.com/#/alone/ The first one. Still standing.. It’s one of my favorite photos because the moment was just perfect. A guy standing in front of burning ground, taking photos and then the flock of birds flew past him. A moment to remember.

Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.

My style is more to the Fine Art category.