I always thought of photography as something rather boring and static. Besides, I was too focused on making a career, raising children and keeping up with my other hobby (sports). It took a while to realize that photography would lead me to places I had never been before. But after that, I would find myself outside whenever I could. I found joy in the challenge to get to the places that I wanted to shoot and hiking to those places made me feel so good.
In the beginning it was all about getting to the places I wanted to photograph. After a short while, I found pleasure in the travel and hike itself. Today I equally enjoy shooting all those special places and the way that leads me there. Being alone in nature just gets me refuelled up to more than a 100%. I favor going to the mountains compared to the seaside for example. I think that’s because as a kid I spent every Summer holiday in a small village called Cimolais in the Dolomites, because my father is Italian. All together, I can say that photography became one of my two most important hobbies. I can still not afford spending as much time with photography as I would like to, but I try to maximize it.
The best photography trip I ever had was in the Dolomites, with two of my best friends. We spent almost a week traveling from spot to spot and we almost always had perfect conditions. From the whole trip I probably liked being at the Tre Cime the most; you can take so many compositions and there’s so much to shoot. The Candini di Misurina mountain range can also be captured from there. And since the Dolomites are so familiar to me because of all the trips during my childhood, I really enjoyed revisiting the Belvedere di Campanile di Val Montanaia.
Another location that blew me away was Berchtesgaden, in Bavaria, Germany. This location has so much to offer. Beside some famous Instaspots there are also hidden gems that you can only be discovered when hiking through that region. And then Henne Strand in Denmark, where I am at least once a year. It was one of my favorite trips, because on my own and far away from any Instaspot, I discovered the places that are worth shooting and got some great shots.
Often when I go on these kind of trips, I write about my experiences. I relive the events when writing, and again when reading it over some time later. I want to last these memories, not just visually, but also more detailed including experiences and emotions, in written. I like to share these in blog format so it could be an inspiration for others.
Of course he was already “famous” and acted on a whole other level but he always stayed relatable. Another person and his work that I started to admire is Adam Gibbs. In general, I learned from a lot of people both over the internet and in the field from fellow photographers, friends and my father. Social media has a huge impact and YouTube and IG are constant sources of inspiration, but as most photographers would agree, practicing and trying it out is more important and effective than reading about it or studying. Gear is a helpful support too though; I first had a bridge camera, then I changed to mirrorless camera with a fixed lens and after that I changed to the Fujifilm mirrorless system with interchangeable lenses. I developed my skills every time a little with new gear. I also developed a lot by shooting RAW and learning how to edit in Lightroom and Photoshop.
The world is simply beautiful and full of places that are worth discovering. When photographing those gorgeous places you automatically feel the need to preserve them, not just on camera, but also for real. I entered a whole other level of admiration for our world and what it has to offer. As a result of photography, I became far more patient and appreciative of what surrounds me. That’s because while waiting for the perfect light or looking for the perfect composition, you see every little detail, look at the world with all your attention.
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Eric is a passionate landscape photographer based in Germany whose love for travel and the outdoors blossomed during the pandemic. A trip to the Dolomites in 2022 turned his hobby into a deeper pursuit, leading him to capture breathtaking landscapes with both his camera and drone. Eric now combines his hobby with professional gigs.
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