Louis Treserras talks with Thomas Berlin about the delicate balance between photography and painting in his work. Treserras shares how he uses photography as a tool to craft timeless, emotionally figures that exist beyond reality. He discusses his focus on beauty, simplicity, and the connection with his models, while expressing his indifference to trends. Through this conversation, Treserras offers a rare glimpse into his artistic process and philosophy.
Read more: https://thomasberlin.net/blog/2024/louis-treserras-interview
As every year I visited the Rencontres d'Arles photo festival in the south of France in June. Unlike in previous years, I visited the city in the third week of the festival and not in the opening week. Most of the events had already taken place and the city was a little quieter. Some pop-up galleries and exhibitions as part of the parallel Off Festival were no longer running. Nevertheless, five days were more than enough for me to see a lot.
Anyone visiting Arles will also notice the increasing number of street photographers who offer to create analogue portraits using often homemade wooden cameras. These photos are taken and developed directly on the street, often with a self-made camera. After 30 minutes at the latest, you will have your portrait in your hand. The functioning of the Minutera camera with negative and positive processes is extremely pragmatic and can be realised with the simplest of means ...
Read mor on my photo blog: https://thomasberlin.net/blog/rencontres-arles-2024
French photographer Liliroze talks about her artistic journey. She reveals how emotions, dreams, and inspirations from artists like Paolo Roversi and Sarah Moon influence her work. She discusses her approach, her transition from analog to digital photography, and the process of creating her images. Liliroze also touches on her timeless still lifes, inspired by Dutch Vanitas paintings, and offers a glimpse about photo books. Join us for a deep dive into the world of Liliroze.
Interview: https://thomasberlin.net/blog/interview-liliroze
Simon Bolz ist einer der bekanntesten Playboy-Fotografen Deutschlands. In diesem Interview spricht er mit Thomas Berlin über seine Buchtrilogie und Fotobuchgestaltung. Simon gibt Einblicke in den kreativen Prozess hinter seinen Fotobüchern, von der ersten Idee bis zum fertigen Produkt. Er erläutert die Herausforderungen und Entwicklungen in der modernen Aktfotografieund seine Ansichten zur Bedeutung von Farben, Komposition und die Zusammenarbeit mit Modellen. Erfahrt mehr über die Motivation und Techniken eines erfolgreichen Self-Publishers und die aktuelle Situation des Fotobuchmarkts.
https://thomasberlin.net/blog/2024/interview-simon-bolz-fotobuchgestatung
Stefan Rappo ist Fotograf in Paris und ehemaliger Assistent von Peter Lindbergh. Wir sprachen über seine eigenen Projekte und Fotobücher. U.a. was ein gutes Bild ist, wie er seine Shootings durchführt, wann die Kameratechnik doch wichtig sein kann, über Bildauswahl und vor allem den Umgang mit Models.
Zum Interview: https://thomasberlin.net/blog/2024/stefan-rappo-interview
The human representation is my photographic focus. This can affect people in everyday situations as well as portraits. I don't differentiate my portraits based on whether my models are clothed or not. The portrayal of nudity has delighted humanity for millennia and is also a source of joy for me.
I work both analog and digital, depending on my task and mood. The technique is not a dogma. In general I give priority to the physical presence of a signed print over a digital image.
Even if a picture itself does not tell a story, it can be the starting point of a story in the recipients head. I hope you find in my galleries at least one picture that can be the starting point of your own story.
In addition to my own photography, I talk a lot with other people in the photography scene. I publish particularly interesting conversations with photographers, models and others on my blog thomasberlin.net/blog