Film grain

Film grain is an effective way to add that film feeling we often miss in digital photography. Grain is one of the tools to come closer to the film look and I made a video showing different approaches and methods to make a replica of different film speeds. ISO settings in a digital camera will not give the same feelings original film cameras and film speeds will do. We have simulated that in…

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Light is the angel of Photography

Light is the angel of Photography

In the series “The Story Behind a Photo” I will focus on the importance of light in Photography. Without light no photo. As simple as that. Everything starts with light. On film, the emulsion layers are used to make celluloid film taking up the light passing through the lens. This light forms what we see. On digital sensors sensors, the principle stays the same, just using a sensor to receive…

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The story behind a photo

The story behind a photo

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A night in colour and monochrome

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Is the modern camera too perfect?

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about how much the camera matters to capture a good photo. I have blattered through some of the historic street photos in books and realised that many of these are not necessarily technically masterpieces. They are masterpieces though in their expression and the moments they have captured and hold to be watched forever. As part of that realisation, it came to my…

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Catch the fish. Catch the image.

  I recently read a quote from iconic film instructor David Lynch who talked about how creative work is like catching a fish. Ideas come floating like fish and our job as creators is to catch and facilitate the idea. Like a chef getting a fish and cooking it. It’s the fish that’s the main character, and not the cook. In Photography it’s the picture that is the important part. Not the camera. We…

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My mom kick-started my photographic journey

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Berlin workshop - 1-day Eyes Wide Open Workshop

Photography masterclass workshop in Berlin on January 20. Finding your style as a photographer. Join me for an intensive two-day photography Eyes Wide Open Photo Masterclass where you’ll learn to capture the best light and scenes and find your unique style as a Photographer. From shooting to editing, I’ll guide you through the entire process and support you. You will receive my free Lightroom…

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Dont let AI ruin Photography!

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Film look for digital photographs

Creating a film look for digital photographs is something many photographers strive for. Adding that feeling of grain and texture only film can produce. Digital images easily become flat and a little lifeless with few exceptions. The old sensor type on the Leica M9 is an exception, but else most modern cameras miss that expression. Recently I was approached by the Dehancer Film Emulsion company…

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Finding a scene for street photography - and stay

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Street photography in colors and indoors?

Street photos are not necessarily shot on the street. You also can bring your camera indoors at a museum, a café or other places. My idea of street photography is most about capturing life as it happens, wherever it may happen. Photographs that aren’t about photojournalism and portraits but observations. It can be sceneries, people, monochrome or color that are appealing to the photographer. In…

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Queen Mary portrait in 30 seconds

Crown Prince’s Mary will be Queen Mary today when the Queen steps back and makes Crown Prince Frederik to King Frederik 10th. Last year I had the opportunity to take one portrait of her royal highness in Odense. After a video reportage covering the visit I was given additional 30 seconds to make a portrait. In such situations there is no time to find a better location, but mainly establish…

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Video Cinema about Photography

The website now has a special CINEMA section where all the video content published on YouTube will be featured for easy access. Videos explain different topics on photography like camera settings and approach to street photography. Cinema on Photography The videos are based on the long time career as a photographer, both as a professional for journalism and books, and as a keen street…

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Cinema on Photography

The website now has a special CINEMA section where all the video content published on YouTube will be featured for easy access. Videos explain different topics on photography like camera settings and approach to street photography. Cinema on Photography The videos are based on the long time career as a photographer, both as a professional for journalism and books, and as a keen street…

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What camera should I buy?

The most asked question is “What camera should I buy?” This is a universal ongoing question I often get, so I decided to write up some of the important questions you should ask yourself, which will then be your answers. Confused? Continue reading and let me explain 5 points of importance. 1. What is your need? First and foremost you must ask yourself what you would like to capture with your…

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Night Street Photography

Street photography in the nighttime is the subject of the recent YouTube video. Here I show some examples of photos shot in low light in the streets and explain camera settings and more. You can sign up for new videos at the YouTube channel here Albek Photography YouTube 2024 and 2025 planning is forming for new workshops in the streets. Be sure to sign up for the Newsletter to receive…

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