My name is Marcin Kurleto and I am a 37-year-old Polish photographer who has been living in Iceland for over a decade. At 21, I moved from Poland to Madrid, Spain. After moving back home, where I couldn’t find myself, I moved to Barcelona for six months.
There I bought my first professional camera and my aim was to learn everything surrounding photography. In addition, I finished successfully my program at the polygraph school, which gave some experience in the printing industry. There I had the opportunity to learn everything about light, colors and much more – this is something I’ve been doing for years actually.
After that I started to travel more in Iceland and abroad. I fell in love with the beautiful wildlife and landscapes of Iceland; Thousands of photographers visit us from around the world to showcase Iceland’s stunning landscapes. And I have had the opportunity to live here for the past decade, doing what I love.
In photography, I aim for both minimalism and unique perspectives, whether that is a different point of view or change in light or even how I edit. As Gerardo Suter – a photography master – once said: “I didn’t choose photography, photography chose me.”
Likewise, traveling makes me richer. I was always seeking to see more of the world and meet new people. As a photographer, I want to showcase the cultures I encounter adding my own perspective. For example, next year in April I am heading to Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun has been a dream destination for my wife and I for many years. We’ll be heading to this beautiful country soon, this is a dream come true! I can’t wait to show my vision of that country.
Désirée Stoll traces her path from a first solo trip to Königssee to a body of work built on light, patience and emotional honesty. She shares four lessons from years of shooting outdoors, the story behind her Best of the Week image of two surfers on the Spanish coast, and why printed work changed how she sees photography.
In this article, Julien shares how to develop a personal style through atmosphere, minimalism, and color in nature photography, from what he looks for before ever raising his camera to the editing choices behind his most meaningful images.
In this article, Robin breaks down how he photographs golden hour tulip fields — timing the light, working with the fog, and knowing exactly when to take the shot — using his Best of the Week photo as the case study
In this article, Philipp shares essential tips to help you photograph quality images of birds of prey, from choosing the right vantage point and camera settings to the moody color grading process behind his award-winning eagle photography.
In this article, Bobby Paulshock shares how a wife, a dog, and a solo 1 AM hike in a 90-mph Icelandic storm shaped his path from iPhone snapshots to his award-winning aurora shot at Búðakirkja, plus four hard-earned lessons on gear, patience, and building a career from passion.
In this article, Christoph shares how a childhood dream of the far north became a life in northern Sweden, from his award-winning blue hour image of a lone tree to his top photography spots and four lessons that keep his work grounded.
