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Haunting photos bring fictional female explorers to life
Tonje Bøe Birkeland as Tuva Tengel on a camel in Mongolia.
Tonje Bøe Birkeland
The imagined female scientists, explorers and adventurers seen in Tonje Bøe Birkeland’s photographs are echoes from a footnote in women’s history. In her ongoing series, The Characters, the photographer frames herself in the guise of Victorian and early-20th century pioneers – dressed in period costume, holding binoculars and bellows cameras – snapped in widescreen vistas of mountains, fjords and ice flows. Each picture is a performance.
Tonje Bøe Birkeland
The project began in 2008, when Birkeland was on a course about photography’s role in shaping historical truths. “It was all about did Neil Armstrong go to the moon? Did Roald Amundsen actually get to the Pole first?” she recalls. “That made me want to do something about women.” Her first character was a glaciologist.
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Tonje Bøe Birkeland
Her photographs are puzzles and her work taps into the names, appearances and biographies of real, unrecognised women, such as Louise Arner Boyd, a polar scientist who traversed the north-east coast of Greenland in the 1920s. As well as stepping into the boots of her creations, Birkeland writes their journals and creates installations of their travel cases (packed with maps and geological samples), which she both photographs and exhibits. She has immortalised her intrepid alter egos in various settings, from the snowdrifts of Svalbard to the foothills of Bhutan.
Tonje Bøe Birkeland
In the top photo, she is seen as desert traveller Tuva Tengel on a camel in Mongolia. The three other photos show her as Arctic explorer Anna Aurora Astrup in Greenland.
Birkeland’s work will be at Forum Box in Helsinki, Finland, from 22 August to 19 September.
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The 13th year of the California Wildlife Photo Contest continues with more lucky winners.
Winners for March & April
Conservation group Wildlife in Focus expands photography contest
SAN ANTONIO Wildlife in Focus, a non-profit organization which targets wildlife and ecosystem conservation in Texas, recently expanded its popular biennial photography competition in order to reach more landowners and photographers across the state.
The expansion includes plans to encourage the owners of any and all privately owned land across the state to participate in the contest. In addition, the organization has added a new category that allows individual photographers to compete for separate prize purses without being part of a landowner/photographer team.
The competition, which has existed for 20 years, has three entry levels: landowner/photographer team, videographer, and individual photographer. The two photography contests both span 50 categories and the videography contest has 8 opportunities for entries. Total prize purse for all three contests, all categories, is $45,000.
The goal of the competitions is to promote conservationism and to create a visual story of the beauty of native Texas land and wildlife, from insects to sunsets, from borders to bayous. The prize-winning photos for each competition are then used to produce a coffee-table book as well as promoting the educational outreach program of the organization, Kritters 4 Kids, which targets school-age children grades K-8, a news release said.
“We are very excited to share that our upcoming contests are now available for landowners anywhere in the entire state of Texas,” Miles Phillips, Wildlife in Focus photo contest director, said in the release. “Photographers and videographers from anywhere and with all levels of skill and time now have additional entry options.”
Registration for the competition is now open at the wildlifeinfocus.org website. Deadline for entry is Dec. 1, 2024. The active window for photography is from Feb. 21, 2025 to May 31, 2025. Photographers and landowners can set up their own teams, or WiF will assist in pairing teams.
The registration fee is $500 for each participant on the landowner/photographer teams. The individual photographer entry fee is based on the number of categories and photos entered and includes entry into the videography competition. The fee for entering the videography contest alone is $100 each for landowner and videographer. Full rules for the contest, including equipment requirements, technology specifications, categories and prize purses, are available at wildlifeinfocus.org.
Any questions or concerns regarding the competition can be emailed to [email protected] or left in a voicemail at 361-342-9585.
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Actress Kriti Sanon, who celebrated a decade in Bollywood this year, has been making waves with her stellar performances in “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” and “Crew”. Recently, she joined instax™ as its Brand Ambassador, endorsing the trendy and fun instax mini SE™. Japanese conglomerate Fujifilm is aiming to press on with double-digit growth across verticals, including camera, printer, and healthcare, in India, its Managing Director in the country Koji Wada shared with the media “India is one of the most important markets for Fujifilm, which has witnessed high growth from its medical business, its mainstay in the country”, he said.
During the interaction with the media we asked Sanon how important she considers these endorsements and what is the work that goes behind before associating herself with a new brand? Sanon answered, “I think the first and most important thing that I look for is the brand value, what it stands for, what is the purpose, the quality, you know, of the products.” “Of course, when you associate with a brand like Fujifilm, which, you know, I’ve grown up with this brand around me and it’s just a privilege to be associated with a brand that stands for so much quality and just like amazing variety of work that they’ve been doing actually with the innovation that they come up with, you know, staying connected to the youth as well,” she explained.
The actor expressing her excitement for the collaboration shared, “I am thrilled to be a part of the Instax family. The instax mini SE™ is not just a camera; it’s a way to create and cherish memories instantly. I love how it combines style and functionality, making it the perfect accessory for any occasion. Whether you’re at a party, traveling, or just hanging out with friends, the instax mini SE™ captures those special moments beautifully. I can’t wait for my fans to experience the joy and creativity it brings to photography. It’s truly a must-have for anyone who loves capturing life’s moments in a fun and unique way.”
Mr. Koji Wada, Managing Director of FUJIFILM India, commented, “At FUJIFILM India our constant endeavor is to stand in line with our Group Purpose of “Giving Our World More Smiles.” Staying true to our commitment to Value from Innovation, the addition to INSTAX product line and the collaboration with Kriti Sanon marks an exciting chapter for INSTAX. As we progress towards completing 100 years in upcoming decade, we strive to bring products that bring More Smiles. This launch underscores our dedication to bringing innovative and stylish products to the market, and we are thrilled to have unveiled it.”
Tilt Shift Photography with Drones
Transforming Reality: Mastering the Miniature Effect with Tilt-Shift Photography and Drones
by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi
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Tilt-shift photography is a technique that can transform real-world scenes into miniature-like models. The technique traditionally involves using a specialized tilt-shift lens that can change the orientation and position of the lens in relation to the image sensor. However, with advancements in technology, drones such as the Sony Airpeak have enabled photographers to simulate this effect from a unique aerial perspective, and software like Adobe Photoshop allows for the post-processing miniaturization effect without the need for specialized hardware.
The History of Tilt-Shift Photography
Tilt-shift photography has its roots in the early days of photography where movements in large format cameras were used to control the orientation of the plane of focus (tilt) and the position of the subject in the image area (shift). The movements were initially designed to correct perspective distortions or to extend the depth of field in landscape and architectural photography.
The rise of small format cameras led to the development of special lenses that could mimic these movements, known as tilt-shift lenses. It wasn’t until much later that photographers began to use these lenses creatively to produce the ‘miniature effect’ that is often associated with tilt-shift photography today.
The advent of digital photography and sophisticated software such as Photoshop allowed this effect to be replicated digitally by selectively blurring parts of the image. This made the technique more accessible to photographers who did not have tilt-shift lenses.
Tilt-Shift Photography in the Drone Era
With drones, tilt-shift photography entered a new era. Drones like the DJI Mini series and Skydio S2+ allow photographers to capture images from elevated perspectives that were once only possible with the use of aircraft or tall structures. The bird’s-eye view naturally lends itself to the tilt-shift effect, which is why drone photography has become a popular medium for this style.
In 2019, I used the DJI Phantom 4 Pro to capture aerial shots of a baseball stadium being built, then crafted tilt-shift miniatures in Photoshop. Below are the photos I created along with information and tips to help you get out and create your own ‘miniature effect’ photos.
Capturing the Image with DJI Phantom 4 Pro
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is an advanced drone equipped with a 1-inch 20MP camera capable of capturing high-quality images. Its gimbal stabilization ensures sharp photos, crucial for the tilt-shift effect. To capture images suitable for tilt-shift photography, follow these steps:
- Plan Your Shot: Tilt-shift works best from a high angle looking down at your subject. Scout your location, in this case, the construction of a baseball stadium in North Carolina, and plan to shoot during times when shadows are present to enhance the three-dimensional feel.
- Positioning the Drone: Position the drone between 100 to 300 feet above the ground to capture a broad view of the subject while maintaining sufficient detail.
- Camera Settings: Set the camera to manual mode to control the exposure settings, ensuring the entire scene is in focus. A smaller aperture (high f-number) helps achieve a greater depth of field.
- Capturing Multiple Images: Capture multiple images to have options during the post-processing phase. Different angles can offer unique perspectives for the tilt-shift effect.
Post-Processing in Adobe Photoshop
Once you have your images, the next step is to process them in Adobe Photoshop to create the tilt-shift miniature effect:
- Selection of Focus Area: Open your image in Photoshop. The first step is to select the area that will remain in focus. This is typically a horizontal strip across the image that simulates the shallow depth of field of a macro shot.
- Creating a Tilt-Shift Blur: Go to Filter > Blur Gallery > Tilt-Shift. Adjust the blur handles to set the area of the image that will be blurred, creating the illusion of a narrow depth of field.
- Adjusting the Blur: Fine-tune the amount of blur to enhance the miniature effect. Be careful not to overdo it; subtlety is key.
- Enhancing Colors and Contrast: Miniature models often have saturated colors and high contrast. Adjust the vibrancy and contrast sliders to mimic this look.
- Final Touches: Add sharpening to the focused area if necessary and consider cropping the image for the best composition.
Tips for Success
- The angle of the shot is crucial; the more top-down the angle, the more convincing the miniature effect will be.
- Morning or late afternoon when shadows are longer can add to the miniature effect, providing more depth and contrast.
- When applying the tilt-shift effect in Photoshop, make sure the transition between the in-focus and out-of-focus areas is smooth and gradual.
- Experiment with different levels of saturation and contrast to see what gives the most realistic ‘miniature’ look.
By combining the aerial capabilities of the drones available today and the powerful editing tools in Adobe Photoshop, photographers can create stunning, miniaturized representations of real-world scenes, such as a baseball stadium under construction. With practice, this technique can yield captivating images that offer a fresh perspective on everyday scenes.
Conclusion
The history of tilt-shift photography is a testament to the evolution of photographic techniques and the ingenuity of photographers in exploiting technological advances. Drone photographers continue to push the boundaries of this technique, using platforms like the Autel Robotics EVO series to capture the world in miniature and share a fresh perspective on our everyday environments.
Paul Rossi, US Army Veteran, is the President at Nine Ten Drones, a N. C.-based drone services company, training center, and reseller. A graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and the U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School, Rossi is passionate about the aviation industry. He holds both a Private Pilot’s License w/ Instrument Rating for manned aircraft and a Part 107 Remote Pilot’s Certificate. Rossi is currently studying for his MS Space Operations from ERAU, energized to expand his reach beyond Earth’s atmosphere. You can see more videos and product information on the Nine Ten Drones YouTube channel and connect with Paul on LinkedIn.com
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Photos: Celestial wonders revealed in Astrophotography shortlists 2024
Image titled “Run to Carina” captured by Vikas Chander.
Vikas Chander – Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and felt a sense of wonder? The universe is a vast and beautiful place filled with celestial objects that spark our imagination.
Now, skilled photographers have translated the universe’s beauty into stunning images, from star-studded skies to solar spectacles.
Recently, the Royal Observatory Greenwich released the shortlisted images for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 competition.
Over 3,500 entries from 58 countries poured in for the prestigious Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, now in its 16th year. The suspense builds as the winning shots will be revealed on September 12, with one photographer taking home the coveted £10,000 grand (more than $12,000) prize.
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A Night with the Valkyries
Photographer Jose Miguel Picon Chimelis captured this breathtaking display of the aurora borealis dancing across the Icelandic sky. The image offers a panoramic view of the Eystrahorn Mountain in east Iceland. Jose described the moment in the caption: “That night, I think, was one of the most amazing that I have experienced in my nighttime photography outings. There was a prediction of a KP7 storm [a strong geomagnetic storm that can cause aurorae and upset electrical power systems] and I was excited as to what I might see. What I couldn’t have imagined was seeing these colours in the sky; it was a spectacle that was difficult to describe.” -
A Whale Sailing the Sun
Up next is a close-up of our host star. Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau captured the dynamics of our majestic sun in this image. The plasma formation seen in the image tricks our brains into seeing familiar shapes; hence, the image has been given this title. “When using my telescope on this day, surprise and wonder took hold of me as I beheld an extraordinary filament, its shape reminiscent of an immense plasma whale traversing the solar surface, above the disc. It was truly astonishing to witness the singularity of this imposing figure,” Eduardo revealed. Interestingly, this image is a combination of two separate videos — reach recording the sun in two parts: the main disc and the fiery prominences. -
Abandoned House
But space photography is not just about distant objects. Stefan Liebermann showcases the Milky Way galaxy rising majestically above a deserted house in Namibia. Stefan explained the shot: “In the middle of the Namib Desert you can find an abandoned house and, right above it, the Milky Way rises. I put some lights in the house, set up my star tracker, and seized the opportunity. Through a veil of clouds, halos around the stars created a dream-like effect. The sky was captured with a star tracker to lower the ISO.” -
Arctic Dragon
Carina Letelier Baeza took this spectacular shot of aurora over Arctic Henge in Raufarhöfn, Iceland.”This aurora panorama, which looks like a big dragon over the rock pyramids, was the result of a geomagnetic storm (level G2) generated by a coronal mass ejection earlier that day. The result was intense red-greenish aurorae throughout the whole night,” Carina described. -
Serpentine
Paul Haworth documented this scene on a clear night at Snettisham Beach in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK . “Serpentine” is a fitting title for this image, reflecting the snake-like curve of the channel through the mudflat and the scaly surface appearance. “My foreground subject for the evening was the large, dilapidated jetty, which was built in the Second World War to allow gravel extracted from the nearby pits, destined to help build the concrete runways needed to support the American bombers stationed in the UK, to be moved by boat,” Paul noted. -
Total Solar Eclipse
There’s nothing quite like a total solar eclipse – a jaw-dropping display of nature’s power and wonder. In April 2023, Australia witnessed 62 seconds of totality during a total solar eclipse. Gwenaël Blanck snapped this beautiful photo near Exmouth, Western Australia. “With this collage, I wanted to show the beauty of the corona (which looks like a flower this close to the solar maximum), but also the pink chromosphere, the prominences and Baily’s beads [chinks of sunlight that shine through due to the Moon’s rugged landscape],” Gwenaël said. -
Saturn with Six Moons
Andy Casely captured this jaw-dropping shot of our solar system’s ringed beauty. The photo was taken in Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia. “Saturn’s decreasing ring tilt is helping the big orange moon Titan get closer to Saturn from our viewpoint than it has in over a decade,” Andy explained. “The usually distant Titan joined the moon family portrait this September. At the centre of the image Tethys is just about to disappear behind Saturn, while Rhea, Enceladus and Mimas are on the left and Dione is to the lower right. The planet’s shadow on the rings is prominent, as are the Cassini and Encke divisions.” -
International Space Station Daytime Moon Transit
Kelvin Hennessy took the shot of the ISS crossing the Moon from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. The photographer explained: “I used Ed Morana’s ISS Transit Prediction app to find a suitable transit path and confirmed this with Stellarium. Finding a suitable shooting location in a city was the most difficult part of the shoot. I used Google Earth and Google Street view to look for a suitable candidate with clear skies and parking along the very narrow transit corridor.” -
M81, a Grand Design Spiral Galaxy
Holden Aimar captured this image of M81, a galaxy roughly 11.75 million light-years away from Earth. “It is one of the brighter galaxies in the night sky. Very faintly in the image’s background, some Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) can be seen. IFN is dust outside the Milky Way’s galactic plane that is illuminated only by the stars in the Milky Way,” Holden mentioned in the release.
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Yikes! Wedding Photographer “Horror Story” Unfolds On TikTok
Sepia Bride TikTok Drama Leads To Wedding Photography Debate – Betches
Image Credit: TikTok @alexandrajaye5
Brides get a lot of flak for being bridezillas when it comes to their wedding day. And while some of these judgements are totally justifiable (I’m looking at any bride that makes their bridesmaids drop their life savings on their big-day events), sometimes they have a bit of a point. Weddings are fucking expensive okay, even when you’re not getting Rihanna to perform at a marriage ceremony. And when you drop literally thousands of dollars for a wedding service, I understand wanting to be 100% happy with what you get. And that’s exactly what Alexandra Conder wanted from her wedding photographer. And because she decided to take to TikTok to air her grievances, she’s now being called the “Sepia bride.”
Who Is The Sepia Bride On TikTok?
@alexandrajaye5 Wedding photographer horror experience. Story time. #legal #weddinghorrorstory #weddingstories #weddingphotography #weddingphotos #weddingphotographer #greenscreen #storytime ♬ original sound – Alexandra Jaye Conder
Alexandra, or @alexandrajaye5 on TikTok, is the cosmetic artist turned TikTok sensation who’s shaking things up with her wedding photo drama. This queen did her own makeup for her big day (because, of course she did) and at first, she was over the moon about her $8,000 Instagram-discovered photographer’s work. But after 30 days of staring at her photos (we’ve all been there), Alexandra realized something was way off. Her radiant bride glow was MIA, replaced by a ghostly pale, sepia-toned version of herself. Even the ocean behind her in the pictures had been so filtered it looked like it was raining out. And she wasn’t having it. She reached out to the photographer and they had a quick back-and-forth and decided that they wouldn’t come to an agreement so the photographer decided to send her the RAW photos (aka before edits). That’s when Alexandra realized it looked like she threw the same sepia-preset filter on every single photos, basically drowning out the real radiance of her wedding photos.
Who Is The Sepia Bride Photographer?
@alexandrajaye5 Replying to @Sinke Floral #greenscreen needed to get these off my chest #weddingtiktok #weddingphotos #photographer #bride #bridal #destinationwedding #weddingdrama ♬ original sound – Alexandra Jaye Conder
Now, let’s talk about the mystery photographer who delivered these questionable edits. Well, not-so-mysterious anymore I guess — you know the power of the internet.
Alexandra found this photographer on Instagram, dropping a cool eight grand for their services. Initially, the shots were everything she dreamed of — until the honeymoon phase ended and reality set in. Her teeth, usually pearly white, looked yellow, and her makeup was a dull shadow of its former self. The photographer who is now being dubbed the “Sepia Bride Photographer” is allegedly photographer Hannah Ellis.
In her “story time,” Alexandra explained that as soon as she realized she didn’t like her photos, she got on the phone with her photographer and asked for all of the RAW photos she wanted so that she could edit them herself for a wedding album she wanted to put together for her family. Apparently the photographer refused, saying that Alexandra knew her style before booking her. When she became super frustrated, her new husband took the phone and tried to reason with the photographer, even offering another $1,000 for all the RAW images. The photographer then said it would be another four grand for all the photos.
Sepia Wedding Drama Explained
@alexandrajaye5 Replying to @Kacee Payne #greenscreen #weddingphotos #weddingphotography #storytime #bride ♬ original sound – Alexandra Jaye Conder
So here’s the big deal: Because Alexandra decided to spill the tea on Hannah on TikTok, it sparked a massive debate among brides and photographers alike. Some photogs jumped in, defending the edit as a matter of lighting and consistency, some even cited that RAW photos are usually very pricey. But others were quick to call out the need for stellar customer service — if your client’s not happy, you fix it, no questions asked… especially when that client dropped eight big ones. Brides from all corners shared their own tales of woe and redemption, proving that Alexandra wasn’t alone in her sepia struggle.
Including the original two videos explaining her issues with her wedding photos, Alexandra has made a total of 29 (!!!) TikTok videos that are related to the Sepia bride drama going on. She still clarified that she wasn’t trashing her photographer’s skills entirely. She said that the moments captured were beautiful — it was the post-production filter that turned her into a sepia stranger.
Everyone should speak up if they’re not happy about a service they paid for. Should they make 29 videos about said unhappiness? You be the judge of that, but one thing I do agree with: You paid for perfection and you deserve photos that reflect that — sans yellow teeth and sepia filters.
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In pictures: An insider’s portrait of queer sex work
Vincent Wechselberger’s debut photo book Ready is part of a wider ongoing project encompassing portraits, still lifes, film, interviews with LGBTQ+ sex workers. The series was borne from an increasing sense of “dissonance” the Berlin-based photographer felt between his own experience as a queer sex worker and the way queer sex work is so often depicted. “I always felt there weren’t enough stories being told about femme/queer sex workers who choose to do this work”, Wechselberger told Dazed in a recent conversation over email. “I wanted to show a more truthful, pure insider’s point of view.”
Having spent eight years in sex work, the guiding principle of Wechselberger’s project is to contribute positively to the conversation about sex work. As a practice, his work is also driven by his desire to engage with other queer sex workers and explore his relationship to this world, as well as tracing connections between their extended network in Berlin and beyond. The particular image from which the whole series sprang was a portrait Wechselberger took of his friend, Oskar, in 2022. “We shot in his home and in a typical Berlin hinterhof,” he recalls. “I had so much fun gossiping about work, listening to music, shooting and interviewing him and I felt so fulfilled. After that, I knew I needed to continue and research this further.”
From that point, the project gathered momentum, expanding beyond the confines of Berlin. Taking between 2022 to 2024, the scope of Wechselberger’s series enlarged to include sex workers from Bangkok, London, Mexico City, New York and Vienna. During his travels, what really struck him was the commonality he found among the sex workers he met. He tells us, “Even though there are divides in cultural, economic and legal contexts, we shared common stories and I really wanted to celebrate this diverse group… Meeting people from all around the world, sharing common stories and challenges, chatting about different encounters – it’s all about trust and community building.”
He chose many of these cities because sex work is still illegal but “in such high demand”. In this sense, the law has made outliers of his subjects; the worlds he’s documenting are illicit, forced to exist in the margins. “In many countries, sex workers face inhumane laws that violate our dignity and rights. I want to change the way we think about sex work and the people who choose to do it. It was important for me to portray us in a strong and empowering way, to show our personal agency. By highlighting the uniqueness and our autonomy, my hope is to reduce stigma, making our experiences safer.”
Rather than focusing gratuitously on the “charged moment“ of the sexual encounter, Wechselberger instead turned his lens on the preparatory rituals and artefacts involved in getting ready for work – an aspect of the job he feels anyone could relate to. “It’s about showering, doing hair, make-up, listening to music, praying. Simply put, the act of getting ready,” he says. “The literal act of sex is such a small part of the job. It didn’t excite me to portray the clients or sex. The people who do this job, their routines and stories are what I am interested in. By capturing raw, intimate moments, the contents of their (hand)bags and work spaces, I try to show the humanity of the individuals and focus on something which everyone can see themselves in.”
His new photo book brings together portraits from the last two years. There’s a cinematic quality to the images, they often feel more theatrical than straightforward documentary photography while retaining the honesty of reportage. The pictures feel intimate, we’re invited to collude with the subjects; to see them in private and look at their personal effects. Wechselberger shot some of the pictures in people’s homes as they got ready for work. In other instances he booked hotels. He tells us, “We met there, hung out, chit-chatted about work, clients, and took photos.”
Perhaps what creates this feeling of intense intimacy is that they’re shot by a trusted insider rather than a prurient documentarian. “Given the nature and goal of the project I feel comfortable to share my story as well,” Wechselberger confides. “When I turned 18, I started doing sex work. I moved to Berlin and got into a whole new world of meeting clients and going on dates. Through sex work, I found a different kind of freedom and let go of society’s expectations of how I should live my life.” And, of all the important, poignant and striking narratives that emerge from this body of work, perhaps this sentiment is the overarching meaning we can take away from the pages of Ready. In Wechselberger’s words, it’s a story about “self-determination and having control over your own body”.
Vincent Wechselberger’s debut photo book Ready by is available here now. The book’s Berlin launch takes place on July 3 at Backhaus Projects, Weserstrasse 168. The Vienna launch takes place on July 6 at Softcover Shop, Stumpergasse 53-55.
