Music is a marvellous thing. So seeing both this song and this video come together – through first live performances, sound production, mastering, filming and video pos-production – was a wonderful thing. Stressful at times, but wonderful.
Wien
So go check out NELAVIE’s newest music video filmed by yours truly:
Instagram Stories is not „storytelling“ [rant]
STILL everyone keeps talking about storytelling without having a single clue about what constitutes a story. Especially now that everyone and their aunt is using „Instagram Stories“ they think they’re storytelling. If that’s you, let me tell you: You’re not!
Instagram Stories is like playing with play-doh!
Don’t get me wrong: I love Instagram Stories – it’s like playing with play-doh. You literally use your hands and fingers to draw, you move around capturing visuals, you talk to yourself, you show it to your friends and get instant gratification. It’s marvellous.
But story doesn’t just record events, it structures them, it gives them meaning, it frames them in a way we can learn from them. And, most importantly, a story only begins when there is something at stake.
The flamingo image from my recent IG Takeover for Danone is almost a story! It introduces two characters using visual cues and touches on the fear of being rejected (the question mark). Still, it is not a story! Why do they want to be friends? What stands in their way? How might they overcome that obstacle? We learn nothing of this. What it is, is the first sentence of one.
Storytelling is the very specific craft and it’s not how you hold your camera.
Now watch this video spot I created for the MA 48 (Vienna’s municipal department charged with keeping the city clean):
Storytelling is the very specific craft and it’s now how you hold your camera or what information you convey. It’s in the moments you don’t notice. Re-Watch how, after meeting her prince again, Cinderella looks down before the camera cuts to her feet. That’s the craft, that’s the logic we create. Everyone can hold a camera or talk about how they did something. But it requires craft to create logic.
eudaimonia
Feel the light breeze of a spring morning, listen to the distant waves, and smell the salt. And now scroll on and gaze at this model’s infinite beauty.
eudaimonia, „human flourishing“, a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous.
Photography & Post Production: Martin Phox
Model: Marlene Oberneder / Body & Soul Vienna
MUA: Julia Marinic /Stilenotes
Styling: Julia Marinic
Geometry of Fashion
I’ve been doing a lot of fashion and editorial work the last couple of months, which makes me really happy!
My time, however is scarcer than ever because – *drummroll* – I just co-founded a new agency in Vienna specialising in mission-driven content and social media marketing. I’ll try to keep you updated as best as possible. But know this: I am and will always be a photographer! Because there is literally nothing better than connecting with new and interesting people over a camera! ❤
Elena / Actor Portrait
I’ve always loved photographing actors. It’s so easy to tell intricate character-stories with their expressions! See for yourself below!
The Story of a Girl
As the name suggests, „creative direction“ – be it in fashion photography, advertising, fine art portraiture or any other creative endeavour – requires a direction in which you move your team. So this is the story of a girl, a modern Ronja Räubertochter, and her photographer.
Fashion Adventures in the woods.
If fashion and photography don’t tell tales of adventure, you’re doing it wrong.This is why there’s no better song to listen to while reading this than anything Regina Spektor
That letter you’ve been waiting for
I am convinced that everyone who is naturally gifted at marketing themselves is a psychopath of Voldemortian proportions. We are quite lucky in that Voldemorts are incredibly rare. How, then, is it that everyone else seems to be soo much better at putting themselves out there than me|you|that guy we both know?
Smile till your face hurts!
How to produce an honest smile on camera and convey attention & confidence.
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Building a Model Portfolio with Nadine
How do you start building a model portfolio? Here’s a quick practical guide.