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About the photographer
I'm Norbert Woehnl, a Germany-based freelance photographer with more than 20 years of experience behind the lens. My main photo subjects are landscapes, architecture and urban scenes. As an avid traveller, I shoot mostly on location, striving to capture the essence of a place, and the magic of a moment. I have been an active photographer since the mid-1980s, when I had bought my first Nikon SLR camera (which is still functional to this date). On numerous journeys to North America, Japan and within Europe, I have since been able to build a continuously growing stock of photographs. The advent and evolution of digital cameras further boosted my interest and focus on photography. About the equipment DSLR bodies: Nikon D200, Nikon D70 Lenses: Nikkor 18-70 f/3.5, Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8 VR, Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5 VR, Tokina 12-24 f/4 Also various compact digital cameras, and Nikon F-301 (analog SLR). About post-processing I believe that 90% of the "processing" to achieve the desired result has to happen at the time of shooting the photo - i.e. be at the right place at the right time, find the composition and framing to convey the story, and take the picture with the camera set to an appropriate parameter range (aperture, speed, ISO as well as use of filters and/or flash, where needed). I prefer a natural and spontaneous look to my photos - hence I limit the computer-editing to minor steps such as rotations and color/contrast adjustments, rather than complex and lengthy post-processing. About publications
Various of my photos have been published in (m)agazines, (b)ooks and (o)nline media, for example:
About using my photos Commercial Use If you would like to license a photo for commercial use (such as magazines, books, web sites, multimedia productions), please contact me, indicating the photo(s) in question, and the intended usage. If it's a magazine or brochure or anything with a print-run or circulations, please mention the size of that circulation, and how big you want the picture(s) to appear. Free Use I allow several free uses of my photos, such as for non-profit organizations, school or university projects, and personal web pages/blogs. Please contact me if one of the above-mentioned uses applies for you, indicating the photo(s) in question, and the intended usage. Usually I request to be supplied with a copy of, or a hyperlink to, the result of this type of use. I will get back to you within 36 hours of receiving your request. Photos may not be published in any printed or online/digital medium without my prior consent. About other photography-related websites In this section, I would like to recommend some websites that I find inspiring for the photographic content that they are showing, or useful as a resource on the artistic, technical or business aspects of photography. Note: Links will open in a new browser window. Norbert Woehnl Photography is not responsible for any of the content found on the linked websites. Dan Heller Photography Besides a humongous amount of stock photography, Dan Heller's website offers a vast range of useful articles and advice about various business and legal aspects of photography - sometimes opinionated, very often useful, and always engaging and well-written. photo.net The 'grandaddy' of photo communities (established by Philip Greenspun in 1993) is still a prime resource on virtually every aspect of photography, as well as a repository of high-quality photography from contributors around the world. Izzet Keribar Izzet Keribar is an internationally renowned photographer from Turkey, with more than half a century of photographic experience, and a vast stock of imagery that offers fascinating time capsules of the world's people and places, all the time exuding a warming element of humanity. LightPalette Peter Boehringer, based in Fresno, CA, is an outdoor photographer with a knack for being at the most scenic places whenever they get the best light, and a post-processing workflow that is bound to deliver a lasting visual impact. Víctor Pareja Víctor Pareja is a versatile photographer based in Madrid, Spain. He has a keen eye for special moments and quirky details, and an equal aptitude to handle industrial/product photography as well as coverage of events and festivals. Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. Manny Librodo is an immensely gifted, globe-trotting portrait photographer originating from the Philippines. His way of capturing the beauty and essence of human beings is second to none, as is his stunning post-processing workflow. He also shows an eye for composition, and perfection in handling the technicalities of photography. PhotoCorsica Loïc Colonna's website offers a comprehensive and delightful photographic look at the island of Corse in all its colorful diversity and scenic beauty. Photos of his home island are numerous and well organized, and of a high aesthetic and technical merit. |
