What’s in your camera bag?
- Nikon Z8
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR
- Extra cards, cleaning gear, and batteries
- Vanguard tripod
Are there any specific equipment or gear innovations that you believe will have a significant impact on the industry in 2024?
I guess the AI will change creative photography, and the cameras will become quicker.
Where do you get the latest news on new gear? Where do You usually buy new gear?
A couple of Swedish photography sites.
How is photography making the world a better place in 2024?
In my case, it brings a lot of people a smile, and it inspired a lot of artists and photographers.
What emerging photography trends do you foresee gaining popularity in 2024?
Creative AI photography.
If you could pick a photography mentor in 2024, who would you pick? Why?
For the most, I do not follow others. I have so many ideas still to capture and spend all my time at my photography. If I have to know something, I Google it.
Can you share a specific tool, technology, or software that has revolutionised your workflow and significantly enhanced your creative process as a photographer?
Some tools in Photoshop, like masks, cons awareness, cloning, etc, help me a lot.
The unavoidable question: How do you see the use of artificial intelligence or machine learning impacting photography in 2024?
I just mentioned this. What a possibilities creatively. Suppose I put all my photos in a software program and ask a program to make a photo with a specific theme. It can give me squirrels in scenes I still am not able to capture.
What is your favorite photography-related book or resource that will continue to have a significant impact on your career in 2024? Why?
I mostly use Google and YouTube as sources, which work very well for me.
What is your go-to method for overcoming creative block and finding inspiration in 2024?
In almost 10 years, I have never had a creative block. In fact, I have many too many ideas.
If you could give one piece of advice to a beginner in photography, what would it be?
Do not follow others. Photograph only the things you love and where your passion is.
Photograph only the things you love and where your passion is.
Geert Weggen
NFT and photography? Any thoughts?
NFT is a very good idea because the photographer still keeps the copyright.
What is your biggest strength and your biggest weakness as a photographer in 2024?
My imagination, love for nature, and creativity are very strong.
I am impatient and can work much too quickly, and it is hard to say stop. I work from home, which means I am always in my workplace.
What is the biggest challenge in your photography genre in 2024? What are the solutions?
The commercial side. I started to be more active in contacting publishers in different countries, and it has given very good results.
What is the most important factor to consider when choosing a photography niche or specialization in 2024?
You need to love the specialization and a lot of time.
Do you think we missed an important question? Feel free to both formulate and answer that question here! Any final thoughts? Feel free to add them below.
The question would be something like: What kind of problems do you experience in photography?
A thing that happens a lot with my photos is that artists copy my work and that companies steal my work for their products. It is good to know the rules about infringements and how to protect your work. Some practicable tips about stock markets, royalty-free, and RM.
- Which social media platform do you use the most as a photographer?
— Instagram - Will you use or experiment with NFT in 2024?
— Yes - Do you think the always-improving cameras on smartphones will result in less work for professional photographers in 2024?
— No - What is your motto for 2024?
— Get more customers for my books and find publishers in new countries. - One unconventional location or setting that photographers should explore to create memorable images.
— High coast of Sweden
- Name one unconventional source of inspiration that photographers should explore for fresh ideas in 2024.
— Geert Weggen - Which photography trend will dominate the industry in 2024?
— AI - Three must-have photography gadgets or tools for aspiring photographers?
— Remote, good tripod, and bag - Which photography conference, workshop, event, exhibition, etc., would you recommend to photographers in 2024?
— My squirrel/bird photo workshop
- One underrated photography technique that can instantly enhance a photographer’s portfolio.
— Wildlife with props - Who to follow on social media or take inspiration from in 2024?
— Geert Weggen - What is the most innovative use of technology you’ve seen in photography recently?
— AI - Which online platform or marketplace is currently the best for photographers to sell their work and reach a wider audience?
— RM stockmarkets
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