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Tobias Glud

@eaventyr

Landscape photographer based in Denmark

I have always had a vivid imagination, as a kid I created small universes I could explore, typically build up around some weird dream from the night before. The feeling of building and creating something that I had as a little boy is still present in me, the grown up photographer behind the lens. I usually forget all about time, plans, future and past thoughts when I’m out taking photos and that feeling of just being in the present is my therapy. I remember the early/mid nineties being 7-10 years old running around with my kodak disposable camera in my own imaginary world, looking for something interesting to frame.

"Sometimes I was even using cameras without film."
"It is no surprise that I ended up enrolling at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and studying photography, graphic design, art direction & video production."

Through my studies I have learned to treat every photo like a little piece of art. I want my photos to tell a story, and awake emotions in the viewer. I don’t believe that studies necessarily make a better photographer, designer, etc. It’s all about passion, doing what you love, doing it as much as possible and the most important part, having fun while doing it. The Royal Danish Academy was for me about finding my own way, learning the design rules so I could forget them and start experimenting, finding new angles, ways and solutions to solve problems. 

"One thing I have learned is that you can’t force creativity - it has to come natural."

There are many tricks to get the mind working but I feel like all my ideas of how I want a specific work to turn out always happens when I stop trying too hard and just go with the flow. An important source of inspiration for me are my dreams, still, and I intend to use them in my work. I try to take notes in the morning before I forget my dreams and use those notes when I edit my photos. The dreamy vibes I try to show in my photography come from that. 

"Besides, nature itself is my big inspiration, It’s where I recharge, it’s where I feel the most free and it’s where I spend my time doing what I love."

Most of the time just getting out there is the best inspiration. Not overthinking the next project, just getting outside, taking your time and see what happens. I think my parents have taught me to love nature and travel; for many years our holidays were characterized by family road-trips in Denmark. They drove me and my siblings around all summer stacked up in the backseat in a red retro beetle Volkswagen that my dad had spent countless hours trying to fix.

"They wanted us to know about Danish culture and luckily for me that meant going to a lot of forests, beaches, fields and lakes."

The result is that I have seen most of Denmark and the beauty it has to offer; it is truly a beautiful country. When my parents decided we were Danish enough and that we would never forget how an oat field looked like, we headed to Sweden. We went camping for many summers, living in small cozy cabins, swimming in lakes and going out into the forest early mornings looking for moose and rabbits.

"I will always prefer going camping, living a bit more primitive and just being out in nature and I’m sure that is because of my experiences as a kid."

Without doubt, my photography is also influenced by those very same experiences. Denmark is a very flat country, with a lot of beautiful places, but flat. I usually look for one particular object that triggers some kind of emotion in me and combine that with the landscape. There is just something about Scandinavian nature in particular that triggers me, forest, lake or ocean. I grew up right next to the ocean and close to many lakes; I’ve always felt drawn to the power and sound of the sea. I’ve spent many hours sitting at the shore observing the waves hitting the coast.

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"It has an amazing therapeutic effect, the combination of sand under your feet, the sky changing colors during sunset and the endless ocean. It’s like water tells a story that is never ending, it’s filled up with secrets that I need to know more about."
Meet Tobias Glud

I think the simplicity of the landscapes shine through in my photography style that I would describe as ‘a Scandinavian style’. I want to awake feelings, I want the viewer to imagine themselves being there in that moment, in that place. To leverage the impact of the photo I write short lyrics in Danish. Personally it makes me feel more connected to my work and when I edit it awakes emotions within me that I can use to create the vibe I’m looking for. In turn, I believe the emotion I put into the photo will be noticed by the viewer.

"The most important thing for me in editing is that I try out new things; my screen is my canvas and it’s there to get covered in colors and emotions."
"A big change for me and my photography journey happened when I got laid off from my last job."

I had been working there since I finished my education; it was my fourth year in the company. New owners came and made a lot of changes. A lot of people got fired in that process. Change can be scary but it can also give you perspective. It helped me see that I needed to choose another path, and do something completely different. I decided that I wanted to try out as many new things as possible, things that made me happy. So here I am, following my passion for photography, nature and travel.

"It’s amazing how your life can change dramatically and the great opportunities that unfold as a result."

The last year I’ve been build my own photography company byWoosh with a dear friend. It’s growing slowly and it’s amazing to see something you’ve created slowly but steady going in the right directions. It’s a learning platform for new upcoming photographers, were you can learn photography and editing. At the moment the focus is presets but the goal is just to keep building. It’s always been a dream of mine to work with friends and to start something from the scratch. It’s a great gift to be able to share and develop with the people in your life. 

"I think the situation due to the COVID-19 has shown something similar. The world, and our lives, have changed tremendously."

We have been limited but, so many new initiatives have arised. Every ‘bad’ thing brings something positive, they say. And actually, my favorite photo nowadays was taken during the lockdown. It had been more than three weeks since I had been out shooting photos already. My girlfriend and me were both struggling with symptoms so we had mostly been inside for the whole period. One day while just laying in bed being sick and doing nothing my best friend wrote me “Grab your camera and go to your balcony”. I got up, grabbed my camera and went out to see what the fuss was about.

"The sun was setting and something I really love doing is taking shots of Copenhagen rooftops, covered in the light from the sunset - it is quite magical."

The sky was filled with air balloons, birds circling them, while the low sun was reflecting beautiful colors to the sky. I got this shot that for me resembles so many things at the same time. Creativity and beauty can happen even in the most depressing times. You don’t always have to visit the most impressive places to get a really good shot that has a lot of meaning. It’s all about the story and situation. I took the photo from my kitchen window while being sick and locked down. Nevertheless, I felt intensely happy seeing nature doing its thing. Hearing stories and seeing photos of nature recovering is worth the struggle of staying home and being so restricted. I went vegan six years ago and is an important part of my identity and my photographic work nowadays. It has made me appreciate and respect nature and all its creatures so much more.

"Veganism has brought me closer to my passion; being able to photograph animals and nature while breathing in fresh air is just an amazing feeling when your whole system including values, thoughts, and actions, is aligned and consistent about the love for nature and animals."
"Traveling has made me grow a lot personally, dealing with difficult situations far from home and safety provides perspective."

When I come home from traveling I always have this feeling that whatever problems I have here it’s nothing compared to what I’ve endured, solved and gone through, alone and with the people I’ve traveled with. For many years it was quite challenging for me to travel, to meet new people, and feel comfortable while doing it. As I’ve grown I have learned to appreciate the unknown because it makes me stronger.

"I cherish all new experiences, and here I am not just talking about photography or travel."

I have many other hobbies, it’s very important for me to be able to switch and do something completely different when I feel like it. I dedicate time to cooking, reading, playing guitar and piano, yoga, forest running, and I have spent the last year learning as much as possible about wine. They all are great hobbies for me and I enjoy every moment of it. I feel the combination of all the things I’m doing gives me a lot of meaning and purpose in life, it’s boosting my creativity and helps me develop myself personally. Having many hobbies and being able to switch my focus makes me enjoy working and taking photos so much more. Always try to have fun in life 🙂 

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A peaceful sunset in Denmark

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Year: 2020  Artist: Tobias Glud

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About “A peaceful sunset in Denmark” and Tobias Glud 

“I have always had a vivid imagination, as a kid I created small universes I could explore, typically build up around some weird dream from the night before. The feeling of building and creating something that I had as a little boy is still present in me, the grown up photographer behind the lens. I usually forget all about time, plans, future and past thoughts when I’m out taking photos and that feeling of just being in the present is my therapy.”

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