Scattered notes and structured chaos
Field Notes is where the camera is put down – and the thinking begins.
Here, I write about photography not only as a craft, but as a way of seeing, feeling and communicating. Some entries are reflections – quiet observations from a place, a moment, or a subject that stayed with me. Others are more hands-on: tips, tricks, tools and thoughts on what makes an image work.
I don’t claim to have all the answers. But after thirty years of working with visual storytelling, I’ve learned a few things worth sharing.
This is a notebook, not a manual. A place for ideas, not instructions.
Welcome in.
What makes Stockholm bloom
Every year in Stockholm, Sweden, something weird happens. Well, maybe not weird, but extraordinary. In mid-town there is a park called “Kungsträdgården” (Kings garden). At one end there are lots of cherry trees planted. Every year they bloom exactly for just one week....
Newsletters & Subscription
The future is here! The antiquated subscription system has finally been upgraded. With it came the ability to create better looking newsletters. I hope you will enjoy the new features as much as I do. Thanks to the guys and girls at elegantthemes.com and mailpoet.com...
Can you handle the truth?
This spring we have had the privilege in Sweden to have northern lights as far south as in Stockholm. That’s not something we are over spoiled with. To capture a masterpiece of the northern lights are a mix of components such as technique, timing, location, tripod and...
Use a ND-filter to make things disappear
A ND-filter (Neutral density filter) is a gray piece of glass that you put in front of your lens. It lowers the amount of light that hits the sensor. Hence, longer shutter speed for an accurate exposure. No more no less. It's often used to get silky smooth water or...
I’m afraid of heights
In documenting citylife, remember the energies and impact of the invisible people. The ones outside the frame interacting with the subject, the on-looker and then yourself - the photographer. - Jonas Hellsén, inspired by Ansel Adams One of the most inconvenient things...
Landscape photography is all about getting dirty and cold
Great pictures from landscapes and nature carry the feelings and emotions of the photographer. Let them into to your images. If you don’t do it, your image will be a dull piece that no one wants to look at.