American Peyote

I view photography as a means of documenting and communicating ideas and emotions. A way to create a “reaction” in the viewer. The exact form will borrow from or include elements of illustration, film, digital, literature, movies, finger painting, etc. In the end they’re all just tools to use and I’m in a constant state of learning. In general, I realize any project, whether engineering or photo based, as being the product of efficiently using what resources you have to work with.

How I work:

When an idea comes around I start by sketching out how I want the final image to appear. This involves basic drawing and shadowing with Manga markers. From there I add lighting info and notes on post-processing. Sometimes I use myself as a model, other times I work with other photographers and act as either model or photographer. In the final stages I go into Photoshop and bring the final image into being. Sometimes extensive work is needed, sometimes the shadows just need a tad of adjustment.

Depending on the project I organize either TFCD or paid shoots. I like to work with dynamic individuals with movement and pose, those unafraid to stand with a Zulu warrior shields or elegantly before an industrial backdrop.

Location and studio based photography as well as concept creation and Photoshop skills.

1. Web Portrait Zurich - Mathias 24.02.10, 08:31 - 0
   Part of the Web Portraits Zurich project on Amazee, I did a portrait session with Mathias (Editor and Community Manager at Amazee.com in my studio. The... weiterlesen »
2. Bratz in Rome 23.09.09, 13:59 - 0
   I was in Rome shooting a wedding the other week and took along a Bratz doll to shoot on the street. They're pretty easy to direct and can work all day w... weiterlesen »
3. Night Snapshot from Urban Winterthur 14.09.09, 13:41 - 0
   I was out shooting in Winterthur on a rather cool bridge with lights running up and down the walkway. Shot wide open with high ISO, there was no need for st... weiterlesen »
4. Margarita – Urban Location Photoshoot 09.09.09, 13:46 - 0
   Margarita contacted me via Stylished and we setup a shoot in Winterthur, Switzerland for bit of a relaxed photo session. The main write up is here on my blo... weiterlesen »