The Psychology Behind the Portrait
Great portrait photography goes far beyond lighting and lenses — it begins with trust, empathy, and human connection. In this blog, I explore how creating a calm, safe space and tapping into the psychology of your subject leads to portraits that feel honest, emotional, and real. From music to meaningful conversation, it's about capturing the person, not just their face.
From Paintings to Photography: How Painters Have Shaped the Art of Photography
Long before the camera, painters were the storytellers of light, shadow, and emotion. As photography evolved, it inherited much from the world of painting — from composition and color theory to the power of observation. In this post, I explore how the traditions of painting continue to shape modern photography, and how artists like Emile Claus — whose luminous works I grew up surrounded by — subtly influenced my way of seeing. This is a personal reflection on how two mediums, often seen as separate, are deeply intertwined.