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18

2013

Kim Leuenberger Photography

Fine Art / Miniature

Kim Leuenberger Photography

http://kimleuenberger.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kim-L-Photography/117183248403710

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimou53

http://500px.com/KimLeuenberger

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

 

I use a canon 5d mark iii with a sigma 50mm 1.4 mostly. My tripod is a triopo. I never used any cleaning thing but maybe I should, so if anyone knows a good one, please let me know!

 

 

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

 

My autofocus is the worse!!! Especially on my 50mm! I would need to have it checked I think. I got canon because I’m doing videos as well and the quality is much better on it.. But I miss the autofocus of my Nikon.

 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

Definitely my sigma 50mm! I love the bokeh it creates. I’m all about big apertures.

 

 

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

 

My 5d, 2 lenses (the 50mm and a 24-104 that I never use but always have with me just in case if), my fuji instax and an old Contax. I love film cameras. Oh and of course one of my travelling car or Vespa!!!

 

 

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

 

I process all my pictures through Lightroom. It’s a great tool, I love it! I don’t do photo manipulation so it’s more for giving my pictures this vintage look.

 

 

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

 

I’ve always had a thing for cameras… I only got my own dslr  in 2011 and I think that’s when I started taking pictures for the artistic side.

Everything around me inspire me. I’m a music worm so I would say that the music I listen to is a great inspiration. As well as movies or literature! I see things and then they get stuck in my head, so have to click the good picture to have some space. Now that I’m studying at University of the Arts London they are teaching us how to research and inspire your work. The most helpful part for me is museums but generally I see life as an opportunity to take pictures all the time.

 

 

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

 

I like everything that has depth and that is there to communicate an emotion to the viewer. For me photography is all about telling a story.

 

 

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

 

I want to become a professional photographer. I’m a photographer now, but in a way I’m still learning and I don’t think I’ll ever stop learning, but can’t call myself a pro. I have my own style and would like to be known for it. I would like to live of my photography, sell pictures, make adverts and I think the day I’ll get my bachelor degree will be a huge milestone.

 

 

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

 

I think this is my favourite. It changes all the time. I’ve had the feeling I’ve been doing the same thing too much and I like that this one is a bit different. It’s also moving and tells a story, whichever you want it to be!

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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.

 

Maybe Vintage. I’d say story telling? I usually call it fine art.

 

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

I’m bad at keeping updated, life is so busy! I go on 500px and Instagram and Pinterest.. But visit a lot of Art Galleries and exhibitions, London’s the best for that!

 

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

That there is no better feeling than the one you get when you take an amazing shot. Even if life is being tough, photography will always provide me an escape to another happier world..

 

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

I’d love you to feature the creative genius Jussi Ulkuniemi (http://jussiulkuniemi.com) He is an amazing photographer from Finland! Also I’m always impressed by my friend Evan James Atwood’s work (http://evanjamesatwood.com), he is incredible at storytelling.


Oct

16

2013

Jakub Polomski Photography

Landscape / Sports

Jakub Polomski Photography

www.jakubpolomski.com

https://www.facebook.com/Polomski.Photographer

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

 

Canon 5D Mk II,  Canon 17-40, Canon 70-200 F/4 IS, Canon 85 F/1.8, Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Hitech ND graduated filters (Cokin system), Induro Carbon CT214 tripod, Induro BHL2 ballhead, Induro PHQ3 ballhead.

 


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

 

I don’t want to improve anything in my camera. I focus on my workshop rather than on camera’s producer technology. In other words, I am interested in photography, not in the equipment.

 


What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

Canon 70-200 F/4 IS, because this is one of the best lens from Canon.

 


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

 

I use everything I mentioned before, and my bag for all these things is Naneu Correspondent C-700.

 


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

 

In post-production and export RAWs to JPGs I use Adobe Lightroom.

 


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

 

8 years ago I saw some pictures in an issue of National Geographic Magazine. They inspired me. I borrowed a camera from my friend and I have started my own adventure with this field of art (never before had I had my own camera, because I hadn’t been interested in photography). I have never had any “formal” training. I also didn’t learn photography in any school. I was uploading my photos onto many photo portals and I was reading feedback to them. These constructive critiques helped me to improve my skills.

 


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

 

I am still improving my workshop, and trying new techniques, because usually I am not happy with results of my work. My one and only goal is to take good photograph each time I push shutter button.

 


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

 

For me photographs are memories, and my best journey so far was short trip to Patagonia. However I don’t have my favorite picture. All photographs from this place are equally important for me.




 


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.

 

I have tried many genres of photography (sport, street, people, event) however landscape is my favorite. At the moment I am creating time-lapse movie which is something between photography and cinematography.

 

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

behance, 500px, 1x.

 


What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

I learn photography all the time, and I don’t remember the most important lesson. Everything concerning photography is important for me.

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

Alexandre Buisse, Mikko Lagerstedt, Daniel Korzhonov.


Oct

14

2013

José Ramos Photography

Landscape / Long exposure

José Ramos Photography

http://www.joseramos.com

 http://www.facebook.com/joseramosphotography

http://500px.com/joseramos

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

 
Right now I’m using a Sony Alpha 77, Sigma 10-20mm f4-f5.6 lens, manfrotto 190xprob tripod with 486RC2 head, lots of Hitech ND Filters (incluind soft and hard ND Grads and full ND Grads – standard and ProStop IRND) sigma microfiber cleaning cloths, giottos rocket blower, remote shutter release.

 

 

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

 

 

This is my favourite APS-C camera due to the very high resolution and great dynamic range, with fantastic results at low ISOs. Besides that, the articulated LCD is absolutely essential when I’m shooting at very low angles or in awkward positions (which is, usually, the rule). To improve it, it would have to be a full frame, even though that would mean shorter depth of field and much more expensive lenses.

 

 

What is your favourite lens, and why?

 

To say I have a favourite lens would have to mean I’ve used a lot of them, and I haven’t. I use a ultra wide angle 95% of the time, and so far I’ve been absolutely happy with the Sigma 10-20mm. Portugal economic situation doesn’t allow me to spend a lot of money on equipment, so I’ve learned to use my gear to its full potential.

 

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

 

Camera, lens, filters, cleaning cloth, spare batteries, spare SD cards, remote shutter, tripod, lantern. I like to keep it as light as possible.

 

 

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

 

RAW processing with Adobe Camera Raw and further tweaks (if needed) with Photoshop CS6.

 


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

 

I’ve reached my goals since day one, which is quite simply to share the beauty of our planet and help people reconnect with their roots. To do this you just need to create special images, put effort into them and share… Everything else is an added bonus and I don’t have dreams of fame and glory. 🙂

 

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

 

A very difficult choice. Probably this one, due to its concept and the feelings it invokes in me. http://500px.com/photo/29179491

 

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.

 

Long exposure landscape would be the best descriptor, even though I regularly publish short-exposure photos.

 
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

 

500px, dpreview, luminous-landscape, tao of photography, and many others.

 

What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?

 

It’s not about the goal, it’s about being there, seizing the moment, and trying to bring it home for eternity.

 

And finally, what other interesting photographers would you like to see in this blog?

 

I will have to recommend Mara Sarmento, an amazing Portuguese photographer, who has just started photographing 9 months ago. You can check her work at http://500px.com/marasarmento. There’s a slight conflict of interest in this suggestion, as she is my girlfriend! 🙂