Learn Why a Photographer Spends His Eye Surgery Money on a Camera!
photos and tips by Victor Hamke
Hi everybody, my name is Victor Hamke and I'm a 27 year old guy from the middle part of Germany. I finished my studies in Literary, Cultural and Media Studies – but I think that any degree is more or less meaningless for artists; dedication will always show itself through your images and that is all that counts. My photography style is composing-heavy, dark, sometimes melancholic, sometimes tender and romantic shots. I like to show opposites such as black/white, darkness/light, good/evil, satisfaction/misery and so on. I also do portraits, which can be extremely powerful despite their simple nature. I just don't showcase them that much, because I want to offer a different viewing experience – at least that's what I try to do.
When did you start taking photos and what inspired you to get started?
I started with photography in 2012. It was more or less a coincidence, because I had saved money for an eye surgery. I decided to not do it and spend my money on something else – namely a Canon 600D. At first – like most other people – I just photographed any subject in front of my camera. I quickly discovered my strong interest in people as my subjects. And that's where it all started…
What do you carry in your camera bag?
When it comes to gear I'm a crazy person. I change gear all the time. At the moment I use the Fuji X system (X-T1 with different lenses). I have to admit that I love the mirror-less systems. My favorite camera is the Sony A7. I like its very simple layout, the unmatched image quality and the possibility to experiment with pretty much all vintage glasses. Also I like to do the Fine-Art-shoots with manual lenses. It brings a whole new world of joy to the shooting experience and is dead easy with mirrorless cameras. Additionally it makes you think more and shoot slower, also I carry a reflector/diffusor and a Velbon Tripod.
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