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Apr

24

2014

Laurent Baheux Photography

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

I use Nikon equipment and more particularly Nikon D4 & D800. I have several lenses too as AFS 800/5.6 VR, 600/4 VR, 300/2.8 VR, 80-400 VR ED, 70-200 2.8 VR2, 24-120/4 VR. I have one monopod in gitzo carbon but I prefer to hold the camera rather than use a tripod.

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

I really like my camera because it is a strong equipment, adapted to bush constraints. Nevertheless, I dislike the heavy weight but, unfortunately, I have no choice…

What is your favorite lens, and why?

My favorite lens is AFS NIKKOR 800/5.6 VR FL ED because I can photography wild animals without disturbing them. Moreover, the quality is amazing and the weight is lighter than 600mm.

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

Probably my eyes and my legs…

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

I use Lightroom 4.

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

I work in photography since 1994. I started by working for press and then for sports agencies. I followed international competitions and tournaments like Olympics games, soccer, rugby, tennis… It was a great experience, very formative because you must be attentive, reactive, still available… In the same time, I dreamed about African continent, quiet and authenticity. That’s why, I decided to travel in Tanzania in 2002. For me, it was a tremendous shock ; it disrupted and changed my life and my approach of photography. Finally, I could shoot with my instinct, my feelings, my vision of photography and nature and not only for editorial requests.

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

I cannot say that I like a style of photography more than other. However, I have a particular fondness for portraiture and B&W. For me, black and white is the best way to express how I see animals and wildlife, how I feel their personality. I love images with high contrast and deep shadows because I think it feels more emotional… I try to use my photos as a vehicle for inducing emotions and moods, and conveying powerful messages. I hope I do well but it is not easy because it is very subjective…

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

When I travelled in Africa in 2002 to shoot African fauna, I had no idea what I wanted to do with. However, my aim was to shoot with my instinct, my feelings by adding dream, poetry and, sometimes, fun. It was when I started to show some of my pictures during exhibits that I realize that people feel touched too. It was a great pleasure of course and the beginning of a beautiful adventure.

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

My favourite piece is a portrait of lion taken in 2007 in Tanzania (Serengeti). The picture named “Lion in the wind”. I like watching this picture because I remember the great moment I knew meeting this magnificent lion. I often thinking about this strong wild cat. It’s exactly what I’m looking for when I work in Africa : I’m always try to find a piece of eternal Africa, one of our origins as a lost paradise. One before the arrival of the white man, at the beginning of the era of industrialization, with its desire to impose progress wherever he goes. Main visible consequences : massive destruction of species and natural resources.

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.

B&W / Nature / Portrait / Fine art

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

I do not visit some particular photography websites but I am still curious of any new photographic works in any support (internet, books…).

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

To be ready at any time…

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

I like both to discover new talents and also to re-discover the masters of photography, especially in B&W.

Laurent Baheux Photography

http://www.laurentbaheux.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurent-Baheux-photographer/153078781389198

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Apr

02

2014

FairyLady Photography

Fashion / Fine Art

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

I usually take photos with Canon Eos 500d and my favourite lens is Canon 50 mm 1.8 . Sometimes I use Helios 44m-4. Sometimes I take photos with old cameras like Lubitel, Zenit or Agfa Isolette.

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

I want to buy a new camera soon. My equipment restricts me a lot. I’d like to buy wide-angle lens too.

What is your favourite lens, and why?

My favourite lens is Canon 50 mm 1.8 because it makes a beautiful bokeh on photos and is very bright. When I take photos during sunrise or sunset, I love to use Helios lens.

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

My camera and some lens, lens cleaner , battery charger and some memory cards.

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

I use Adobe Photoshop CS6.

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

I’ve been taking pictures since I was a kid. Initially, these were the photos illustrating the events of my life. Later, I began to photograph people, I did photo shoots with friends. Our background was a sheet, our light were desk lamps. Each session was planned before , we didpaper decorations, we were preparing designs, make-ups. With time photography became the most important part in my life, my air. Inspirations come mostly the same: when I go by tram, train, talk with people, look through shop windows, websites, magazines. Sometimes I find a prop in a shop, a single cloth and it inspires me. In each session I put a lot of heart and energy. I love being tired when I come home with a camera full of photos. I’m never fully satisfied with myself. There will always be nuances that spoil the original plan, once more ,sometimes less.

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

I like every photography style. Each style is different to another one. Photography is a great branch of art. Most, however, I like to photographfashion with the release of a fairytale, abstract, unusual as photos of Tim Walker or Beinta.

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

I want to continue to develop, and I think I never fully attain perfection, but I want to strive to fulfill your photographic dreams even if I would have to give it 300%.

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

https://www.facebook.com/fairyladyphotography/photos/a.610585682328018.1073741881.121215547931703/610585712328015/?type=3&theater

I think it’s one of my favourite photos I’ve ever taken. I’ve been planning it for a very long time and I’m happy that I could finally did it.

Artistic, I think so 😉

Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?

Fashionising.com, digitalcamerapolska.pl, flog.pl

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

That I can’t give up and that I should learn on my mistakes.

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

Beinta http://www.beinta.com/ and Anka Zhuravleva.

FairyLady Photography

https://www.facebook.com/fairyladyphotography

My name is Paulina Maciejewska, I’m known as FairyLady. I’m from Poland, from Konin, I study art history on Adam Mickiewicz’s University in Poznań. I love windy mornings,summer evenings, fields full of cereals, cloudy sky, country paths, a smell of soap and ticking of a clock.
I’m in love with carousels, birds, shabby chic style and flowers. I go around the world looking at everything through the
lens. Photography accompanied me since childhood, but for some time has become my greatest passion and the way I’d would like to follow in the future.
Through pictures I express my emotions and unleash my imagination.
World of my photos is world of my dreams, a reflection of what sits in my soul. In photography, I love its diversity and flexibility. Since childhood, I run with the camera, but I never thought that so it overwhelm me, I never thought that something so fall in love, become independent. I try not to close in one style images, I create as I feel. But the most I like to photograph people, so it was, and I think it will be.

Mar

25

2014

Mikko Lagerstedt Photography

astrophotography / Fine Art / Landscape / Long exposure

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.