Photography Up-close

NEWEST autumn/winter trends!

NICOLE LARSEN talks about MODELING

Interview with photographer

LASSE FLØDE

FASHION

and BEAUTY in focus

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Editor’s Note Dear reader, Welcome to Photography Up-Close.

My name is Madalina Iosub and I am responsable for the photos, advertisements and words written in this magazine. This is a personal, non-profit project.

This mini-magazine is the outcome of a project I have been working on the past months. It was meant to be a method of including both my photography and design skills in a complete product. I worked hard on every piece of content that is exposed in this magazine, and I would love to get feedback from readers! But please, be kind. This was my first attempt at fashion/beauty photography and I am aware that I still have so much more to learn.

I want to thank everybody who took part in this project: my models and friends, for support and wonderful teamwork; my interview subjects, who accepted my requests and kindly accorded me their time despite their busy schedules; and, of course, my teachers for guidance.

Thank you, and please enjoy. Š MadArt facebook.com/madart.official

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents Fashion photography Interviews Skinlo&Co trends Beauty and make-up Cover model: Erica Persson Teige

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HARBOUR AUTUMN STYLE Model: Erica Persson Teige Blazer: Days like this Tshirt: Cubus Pants: Pieces Belt: Kappahl Shoes: Shoeday Watch: Mango

Scarf: Pieces Cardigan: H&M Pants: Pieces Shoes: Shoeday Watch: Mango

INTERVIEW / EMIL JANGÅRD RASMUSSEN

Life through a lens Young and talented, Emil (19) is a passionate photographer who has just taken his first steps into his career. After publishing his website online, his publicity increased, making him available for several photography jobs.

“I wouldn’t have been here if it wasn’t for all the time spent on YouTube,” he tells us with a serious expression on his face. “How’s that even possible?” you’d think. After Emil traded his guitar for a Canon 600D in 2012, his interest in photography only grew bigger and bigger.

All pictures in this article belong to Emil Jangård Rasmussen

Photo: Madalina E. Iosub

“I used to watch tutorials on YouTube that would motivate me to experiment with new photography styles and techniques. I’d always find something that would leave me thinking, I want to achieve this too!” And he surely did, although he never stops trying new ways to photograph. So far, he is familiar with Portraiture and Black & White photography.

“Black & White gives a special ambiance to the pictures. Not necessarily in an emotional way, as many would point out. When shooting in B&W you are only left with shadow and light as the main elements. It gives a harmonic touch, if approached appropriately,” he smiles.

Gear A great artist needs to have a pretty clear idea about his tools of the trade. Emil has sold his first Canon 600D that we talked about, but he did not break faith with the popular Japanese brand. On the contrary! He is currently working with a Canon EOS 7D, along with a Canon 50 mm 1:1.2L USM, which he is completely thrilled about.

“I’ve always had a thing for 50mm lenses, as they are so versatile and suitable for everything from razor-sharp portraits to light interior pictures,” he tells us. The first lens he bought after the Canon 600D kit lens, was a so-called “plastic fantastic”; Canon’s 50mm f/1.8. His favourite lens remains the 50mm 1.2L. “I’m satisfied with my lens, although I am looking for a little more than just that, since I am a little over the top interested in equipment and its advantages.”

Emil is planning on buying Canon’s 70-200mm f2.8 lens, along with different wide-angle lenses and perhaps even more than that – but it all de-

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pends on his financial status, just like it does for every passionate photographer out there.

Workflow When asked about his post-processing, Emil is fairly generous with details! Seems like we found an artist who’s gladly sharing some of his secrets!

After a photoshoot, he always starts by importing the photos to Lightroom, while at the same time makes sure the files are backed-up on an external hard-drive.

“I always shoot RAW,” he adds, “It gives me endless opportunities, but also allows me to do basic adjustments, like fixing the white balance. Perhaps many photographers like to adjust it before they shoot, but I personally don’t find that too important, as I always run my photos through post-production.”

Emil tells us that his workflow depends on what kind of style the client asks for. But when it comes to portraiture, he gets the chance to explore his creative senses and make free choices. Adjusting

the highlights/shadow is a must, along with a 'vibrance up and saturation down' combination.

“The contrast is something I adjust with the help of tone curves, simply because I believe it gives a more powerful effect than the contrast bar itself,” he pauses. “Actually, I use tone curves a lot also when adjusting in RBG mode and each RGB tone alone.”

He ends the processing in Lightroom with a soft vignette, but if necessary, he takes the photo further to Photoshop for a little more comprehensive retouching, airbrushing or colour correcting with selective colour adjustment. The cherry on the top is using the high-pass sharpening filter, available in Photoshop.

Personal approach We wanted to get into personal detail, so Emil went on and told us about a deeper understanding of photography – not as a job – but as a way to express emotions and thoughts.

“I’ve always been glad to show that I can manage

INTERVIEW to achieve something, whatever that may be,” he tells us. “I want to create photographs that present the subject with a special story, and not only be a plain photograph. He is proud of the art works he creates and cherishes the fact that people give him positive feedback whenever possible.”

Inspiration “The greatest moments are those when even unknown people would come up to me in the streets and compliment my work they’ve seen online.”

But popularity is not the only thing Emil gained through his work. He gained experience, by both learning from his mistakes, but also from different photographers that he came across. Jan Ivar Vik from Sapsborg, Norway, is a professional portrait and wedding photographer that caught Emil’s attention.

“I believe he is outstanding, the charismatic way he is able to communicate with his clients and the careful way he treats them… He’s very inspiring.

Marius Beck Dahle is also a name worth mentioning as he awoke my interest in fashion/commercial photography. Come to think of it, there are many other names, but if I was to list them all, I wouldn’t finish today,” he laughs.

We could say that Emil’s work is somehow influenced by his idols - and this leads us to his own photographs.

Favourite shots “My favourite work is perhaps a portrait I shot of Karl Von Lithander for BOE Inspire. The result looked shockingly good, bearing in mind that it was taken in a hurry on a 20-minutes photoshoot.”

Emil believes that hard work can get you anywhere and goes back to advising about the many YouTube videos he’s watched.

“It’s important to know how to handle the ISO, the shutter speed and the aperture, but you also need to document yourself about the techniques that are used in photos or styles that you like.”

Composition and lighting are the most important

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factors in a photo, in Emil’s opinion.

“But of course, you need to find your own style and figure out what you’re comfortable with,” he adds with an understanding smile.

To see more of Emil’s photographic works, visit his website or find him on Facebook: emilrasmussen.no facebook.com/emilrasmussenphoto

A little bit of Inspiration Now that the cold is closing in, we’d better be careful with our daily alimentation. Don’t forget your favourite fruits! Fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice - it all counts!

Here are a few beauty shots inspired by the most popular winter fruits.

Model/ MUA: Elise Førde Olsen

INTERVIEW / NICOLE LARSEN

Photographer: Freddy Bukkøy Model: Nicole Larsen

WHAT IS MODELING ALL ABOUT? We have all heard about the modeling industry. Perhaps you’ve watched a few high fashion shows and thought that it all looks so “easy”. Nicole Larsen (24) is going to enlighten us, by answering a few questions on how it actually is to work as a model.

Did you have an interest in modeling or fashion before starting as a model?

Before I started modeling I did have a great interest in the art of photography. Mostly to get to know myself as an individual and develop from there. I didn’t quite know where I was - and I can say that in many ways it helped me develop into the person that I am today.

Are you modeling for any agencies, or an adept of freelancing?

Currently I’m not modeling for any agencies. I have been freelancing all my life, as I have been more comfortable with it this way. I’ve been a part of one agency during a year spent in Trondheim called Trend Models. And actually, I’m on the lookout for one right now.

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What was your most important or favourite job so far?

The relationship between a model and a photographer has to be relaxed. A tense model won’t give you good results. A good cooperation with inputs from both sides is a good way to work. Sharing a few laughs or two always breaks the ice. But most importantly; Focus!

My favourite, or important job so far is hard to pick out - but I would have to say it was this summer on the beach with my beautiful bikini and black hair. I felt amazing.

“Modeling is just an easy way to make money, with no struggle at all.”

Is this a myth, or a fact? What makes this job hard?

If you’d like to see more of Nicole’s work, feel free to find her on her website or Facebook page:

Modeling is all about knowing your body - and it’s not as easy as it looks. Personally, I’m not a professional, and one can tell from some of my postures. It’s about knowing oneself physically without needing a reflection to look at.

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How important is having a contact network?

Contact network is basically everything. Unless you are one of the few that happens to be at the right place at the right time.

How do you maintain yourself “hot” on the market, in order to get jobs and take part in projects?

What people want and what’s “hot” on the market varies strongly. If one wants to survive one will have to be flexible and willing to make changes. Modeling is about having many “faces”, not being one. It’s basically a brand. I do some changes that I myself feel are required for what I want to accomplish, but as It’s a hobby that I enjoy and that I use to promote myself as an individual I stick to what I feel comfortable with.

Photographer: Freddy Bukkøy Model: Nicole Larsen

WEAR THAT HAT Model: Ole-Jakob Holstad Myre Cardigan: H&M Sweater: Cubus Fedora hat: Zara Diesel Belt: Carlings Jeans: NewDenim

Fedora hat: Zara Sweater: Rvlt revolution

Fedora hat: Zara Diesel shirt: Carlings Coat: Selected Homme Jeans: !Solid

INTERVIEW / LASSE FLØDE

Q&A Q&A with PROs Lasse Fløde is a Norwegian photographer - and a really good one! Originally from the West Coast of Norway, Lasse is now based in Oslo and London and is actively working on various projects. Despite his busy schedule, he kindly agreed on answering 10 photography related questions!

Photos in this article belong to Lasse Fløde

1. What kind of gear do you use?

- At the moment I’m shooting on a Nikon D700. It’s getting a bit dated, considering the possibilities on its successors, but it still does the job for me.

2. Which is your favourite lens? Why?

- I use 85 mm a lot - it’s a great lens for portraits, which is what I do most. I also use an old 50 mm, which I’ve ‘forgotten’ to hand back to my old mentor. It’s great!

3. How did you start taking pictures, and

where does your passion come from?

- I started taking photos when studying Media and Communication. Putting them online, I got a lot of good feedback and asked to start working as an assistant for established photographers.

It made me think that it could be a possible direction to go for me. What started as a curiosity, developed into a passion, and ended up as a way of life.

4.What does photography mean to you?

- Hard to say really, when choosing to be a photographer, you choose a way of life. If you’re not passionate about what you do, you’ll struggle to keep going for long.

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5. What kind of photography style do

you prefer?

- With no doubt, portraiture. That’s where I find my passion, my inspiration and my work.

6. What kind of tools do you use for post processing?

- I work, as most others, in Photoshop. On a lot of work and projects, I work with my trusted retoucher based in Denmark.

Whether doing it yourself or having someone work for you - it’s all about finding your way of doing it, your workflow, your look.

7. Among your works, which one is your favourite and why?

- I would have to say the photos I did with the incredible Kate Moss and Claude Simonon. The process around that job was really great fun; before, during and after the shoot.

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8. Idols? Whose work has influenced you 10. Any advice for our fellow readers/ the most?

- I find a lot of inspiration and references in the work of older photographers, such as Richard Avedon, August Sander etc.

That being said, I look at a lot of photography everyday, and get inspired by the works of so many great photographers working today.

There is so much talent out there.

9. Is this your dream job? If so, how does it feel to finally ”live the dream”?

-It turned out to be, and I love it. But I’m also open for it to develop into something else, something new. I’m still young, being a photographer - time will show!

new beginner photographers?

When giving advice to someone on their way to becoming a photographer, it is easy to come down to clichés. However, most of them are true. You have to be prepared to work a lot and earn very little. At the same time, there are several opportunities to have lots of fun, meet many fantastic people and create great things.

If you’re interested in Lasse’s work, make sure to check out his website or Facebook page. lassefloede.com facebook.com/PhotographerLasseFloede

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