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Foraging for a new project

Capture first, then conceptualize

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Marcel Borgstijn
Nov 12, 2024
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As a photographer, I am always on the lookout for new ways to challenge myself and explore exciting new paths! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a special new project that I'm currently excited about: a series focusing on nature. blending images and words.

This project is a breath of fresh air! It's a totally new approach for me, where the images lead and the concept follows. Nature now sets the pace and the moment! Autumn is racing by, and I'm racing to capture it! The golden yellow leaves, the misty mornings, the mushrooms, and the unique light that characterizes this season—these are all fleeting elements that I get to capture before they disappear!

Overview of the RAW files from a recent walk in the woods

What makes this project even more exciting is that I'm finally working with color again! As an avid black-and-white photographer, this is a significant step outside my comfort zone—and I'm excited to take it! The rich autumn tones are an exciting challenge for me to look at comp…

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