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Steins Pictures
About life, about the things that we care about on daily bases, obviously about photography and of course, about what makes all of this important in the first place.
Different topics:
Why photographers should get prints of their work
Photographers print their work far too rarely, why this should change and what you need to consider for superb prints!
Why point and shoot cameras will survive us all
Point and shoot cameras have almost single-handedly kept 35 mm film alive. How they did it and why they are still relevant today.
About Love Part IV: The more you want it, the more it slips away
Why we need to separate love from solely positive emotions. How conflict can strengthen bonds if done right, and where to draw the line.
About light: Using the mid-sun as a portrait photographer
Shooting in mid-sun can be pretty scary and off-putting for portrait photographers. But no more! About harsh sunlight in your portraits.
How film changed my perspective as a portrait photographer
I've been a digital portrait photographer for years, and now I've suddenly fallen for film photography, why in general and who should try it.
Film photography: Three things I wish I had known beforehand
Why you should deliberately expose a film incorrectly, what you should practice digitally and know about film photography before you start.
About 35 mm Rangefinder & Leica-m cameras
About 35 mm cameras; The rangefinder, is a compact, light system and with a wide selection of gear which is difficult to use and...
Turning a passion into a Job, Part III: Caught in the monetary rat race
Income as a freelancer: What helps you get a better handle on your finances and how not to let them drive you crazy.
Pentax 6×7 and why we get attached to things that made it difficult for us
About the Pentax 6x7, my struggles with it, and why the things causing us troubles in the first place, make us appreciate them even...
Turning a passion into a Job, part II: Selfworth and Health
Why it is essential in self-employment that you acquire a healthy self-confidence and lifestyle.
Why you need an assistant, if you’re a mobile studio photographer
How studio photography differs from available light and the advantages of having an assistant as a photographer doing headshots on location.
How to choose a photographer in 2024
How can you find the perfect photographer for your project? Considering rates, editing style, checklists and where to find professionals.
Turning a passion into a job, Part I Hardskills
What do I need if I want to become self-employed, as a photographer or freelancer in the creative industry? Part 1: The know-how.
Canon RP in 2024: Ambitious on a budget
Is a Canon RP recommendable in 2023, how has the camera performed in three years of use and is it worth it for another...
The good, the bad and the ugly Feedback in Portrait photography
Why it's important for photographers to get feedback, where to get it, and the pros and cons of Facebook and Instagram.
What portrait photographers can learn from movies
Which inspirations portrait photographers can collect from movies, especially in storytelling, and where it is worth taking a closer look.
About Love Part 3: White lies
This time we take a deep dive into white lies and why they influence your relationships, how they can turn toxic and how to...
How to showcase your first exhibition and what I learned
About my first exhibition, what went well, what I learned, what I will do differently in the future and whether it was a success.
How to pose and photograph portraits of your loved ones
Some of the most valuable pictures might just be portraits of family and friends. Here's some advice for creating timeless mementos.
Getting sharper Images in your photography
Blurred images for photographers are annoying and often easy to avoid. Let's go over the most common reasons and solutions.
How perfectionism slows you down and why you should make mistakes
When fear of failure is disguised as perfectionism, what that means, how best to deal with it and why gut feelings can be wrong.
Using the manual mode
A introduction to the manual mode, why you should learn it, which possibilities are opening up from mastering it and advices for starting out.
Composition in portrait photography
An introduction to composition in photography, technical aspects of the golden ratio and framing with examples.
Free Portfolio shootings and a model’s perspective: TfP
Guest Author, Model and Photographer Annie Cathignol tells us about her experience with TfP and what to expected.
Free portfolio shootings/TfP from a photographer perspective
About my experience with TfP as a photographer, how to approach and find models, what to expect, how to prepare and what to avoid.
How to shoot amazing available light Portraits with paper
Simple photographer guide on how you can create amazing portraits, with just colored paper, a large window and your camera on a cloudy day.
Small in Tokyo
About my first few days in Tokyo, the streetphotos I took and a very lucky encounter that made my first few days a cultural...
About Love Part 2: The love-Addiction
This is not going to be the answer about what love is but it's be my take on it. Backed from various theories and...
The thing about love
This is not going to be the answer about what love is but it's be my take on it. Backed form various theories and...
With a wide angle comes great responsibility
About my first-hand experience with wide angle photography, the advantages and disadvantages and my first shoots taken in Vienna and Munich.
First steps on a journey to become a Photographer
An update about my life, how starting a solo business change my past year and why I'm reviving this Blog.
A dangerous discussion culture
About a dangerous change in our discussion-culture happening on social media and originating from america. The reasons for it and what it might develope...
Book Review “The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck”
About Mark Manson self-improvement-book in disguise, what you can expect from it and if you should read it or not. May contain a lot...
My involuntary Pick-up lesson at two in the morning
About random encounters, missing improvisation, a long walk in the early morning hours and guys who believe in pick-up-academies to get girls.
The political influence of Twitch
About the political influence Twitch has on young gamers, the pros and cons of this developement and an Interview with the professional streamer Destiny.
Social benefits of smoking and how vaporizers may take them away
About the benefits of smoking, where they come from, what Hollywood had to do with it and why vaporizers may take them away permanently...