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AI analyzing street photography composition
February 2026•Arnd•3

Why AI in Street Photography is My Key Partner

Discover how AI sharpens my vision in street photography, often surprising me with its insights and enhancing my creative process.

Creative Portrait Photography: The Magic of the Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S
February 2026•Arnd v. Wedemeyer•24

Creative Portrait Photography: The Magic of the Fujifilm GF 110mm f/5.6 T/S

Discover the magic of tilt-shift lenses for portraits. How to create creative sharpness effects through the Scheimpflug principle and real practical

Comparison of Sigma 135mm f/1.4 and Sony 135mm GM portrait lenses
January 2026•Arnd v. Wedemeyer•1

sigma 135mm 1.4 vs sony 135mm 1.8

two systems, one sensor sony a7r5, LEICA SL3a real-world comparison from palma ">a practical review where i share m...

Cómo hacer retratos artísticos que capturan esencia en 2026
January 2026•Arnd von Wedemeyer•1

How to Create Artistic Portraits That Capture Essence in 2026

Learn how to create artistic portraits that capture authentic essence: lighting techniques, connection with the subject, and balanced post-processing in

Photo session with a woman posing in a studio in Palma
January 2026•Arnd von Wedemeyer

How to Choose an Artistic Portrait Photographer in Palma 2026

Learn how to choose the ideal artistic portrait photographer in Palma de Mallorca for 2026.

AI-generated Christmas portrait from the holiday experiment
December 2025•Arnd v. Wedemeyer•4

When the Photographer Doesn't Feel Like Taking Photos

one day before christmas, i ditched the camera and built an AI web app instead. my holiday gift: an interactive christmas greeting generator.

Pop-up portrait studio at the OMR birthday event
November 2025•Arnd v. Wedemeyer•2

OMR Birthday Portraits: On-Site Pop-Up Studio

Portrait pop-up studio photography at the OMR birthday event: authentic on-site portraits, atmosphere, and moments from the celebration.

Portrait photography: Turn Your Garage Into a Portrait Studio
October 2025•Arnd v. Wedemeyer•8

Turn Your Garage Into a Portrait Studio

how i set up my garage studio in 30 minutes with one light and a chair — and shot professional portraits that nobody would guess came from a garage.

Portrait photography: first day with the sigma 35 f/1.2 art ii
October 2025•Arnd v. Wedemeyer•6

first day with the sigma 35 f/1.2 art ii

yes, he did it again. i had to buy it. and went directly on the street. read my first impressions here … ...