Meeting with Stefan Stiller first time in Shanghai during one of our early and frequent visits to his Pop-Up restaurant in a food court in Xintiandi was quite joyful. Stefan Stiller is a nice person and also has an interesting vita. It was not always … Continue readingStefan Stiller – 2 Star Michelin Chef in Shanghai
Living in Shanghai for over 12 years, we often wondered about cultural differences and how they show during daily life. Of course we read many books about culture clashes and different behaviours in business relations or private interactions. In our Shanghai life we also had … Continue reading100 Faces – a photographic art project at Westbund Museum Shanghai
When I was looking for a new set design, I wanted to have something, which could represent a corner of a room. I did not just want to have two walls to show, but also some structure and shadows. So I added frames to the … Continue readingThe turquoise set Design
Children Portraits review by Lensculture Do you know Lensculture (www.lensculture.com)? They are an excellent source for high class photography and they also organize competitions. More important is that you can receive a professional review for your submission. It is great to receive feedback from an industrial … Continue readingWhat others say
Shanghai’s people on the move This photo project focuses on the people of the city and tries to capture the moving part of Shanghai’s street life. The movement is horizontal. To capture this best, an analog wide format camera was selected. By intentionally choosing long … Continue readingShanghai Moves
What should I wear for a portrait shooting? As so often, the answer is: It depends! And that is quite true, because it very much depends on the purpose of the shooting. If you want to have the unbiased attention of the viewer directed to … Continue readingThe right clothes
Portraiture photo studio equipment Although natural light conditions can be very nice for a portrait photo session, typically you do not have the time to wait until the light is perfect. Therefore most portrait photo sessions are done in a studio environment. An additional advantage … Continue readingMy Shanghai Studio
Is there still a reason shooting analog? When I was young, I always wanted a Hasselblad, but could never afford one. Some time ago I saw a huge amount of used 500 series Hasselblad at the photo mall in Shanghai, which brought back that long lasting … Continue readingAnalog and Digital