F.A.Q

As a still photographer, I am definitely more of a COM ("Catcher of Moments") than a SOI ("Shouter of Instructions"), i.e. I prefer to let the model act freely to shape their character and experiment with different expressions and poses, within the given framework we have for the plot/theme, while I dedicate myself to capturing these expressions/shapes in the best possible way. A creative workshop-like "co-creation", where I am always open for your suggestions and ideas!

Of course You can! It is quite common for me to start a new IRL collaboration with letting the model test how it works and feels to in the studio, without any demands or predetermined goals. A good way to learn more about how these projects work, for everyone in general and for those with little or no studio modeling experience in particular.

Well, it's has mostly been like that so far, but if you have ideas that involves someone else (a friend maybe), or you want to try "dual model sessions" in any way, it is quite ok!
So, again, never be afraid to ask or suggest!

Everyone involved in a project (me/you) participates on equal terms, completely voluntarily and non-profit, and in the end hopefully gets a lot out of it in the form of new experiences, joint creative work and opportunities to develop and try out new ideas.
Of course, after discussing and approving photos/edits together, we get to use the finished material for our own PR like showreels, portfolios, social media and CVs, a bit like what is called TFP (Time for Print) in the photography context.
Should a project become interesting in a larger context (e.g. with a photo agency or distributor), we will of course decide together how to proceed. It's incredibly important to me that we always agree before we release any material, so that everyone is happy and feels comfortable with the result in the end.

Like I mentioned on other pages here on the site I'm doing my best to be as open and non-judging as I can regarding themes and styles, but of course there are things I would not consider doing, like abusive, racist, political and ultra-religious themes or pornography.
I have been asked several times if I would consider shooting nudity or semi-nudity, and I usually answer that I believe I could, as long as it's done in an artistic style and aiming to enhance sensualism, beauty and other positive and dreamlike aspects and all involved feel comfortable and safe about doing it.
But, never be afraid to discuss and suggest ideas you would like to try - if it's within laws and reason we can probably use it in some form.

Openness, honesty and absolutely no hidden agendas are such important guiding principles, but unfortunately they seem to be all too rare in the media world today...