Welcome to the story behind the best photographers of our Black and White Photography Contest. In this edition, we dive into the journeys of these talented artists who have mastered the art of monochrome. Each photographer brings a unique perspective, capturing the world in shades of black and white, revealing depth, emotion, and timeless beauty. As we explore their stories, we’ll discover the inspirations, challenges, and techniques that have shaped their work, offering a glimpse into the creative minds behind these powerful images. Join us as we celebrate the artistry and vision of these exceptional photographers.
FLORIAN KRIECHBAUMER
I started photography around 20 years ago, back then with an analog camera, when I was still a teenager. During all this time I’ve never really specialized in a specific area. I like to try a lot of different aspects and experiment across genres, so my photography covers everything from cityscape to wildlife, but also astrophotography and underwater images, as well as timelapse videos. It’s the intersection of trying to combine new techniques and technology with a personal artistic preference that keeps things interesting for me.
Whatever I try though, usually my goal is to show people perspectives or subjects and places they have not seen before, or not thought about in the way that I captured them. That also ties in nicely with my personal goal to use photography as a vehicle to explore and learn, whether it’s about animals, space, or culture.
Over the years I’ve managed to build a relatively broad portfolio from around the world, and particularly my primary place of residence, the United Arab Emirates. That brought me to host a few exhibitions and regular workshops, and recently I published a photo book called “Wonders of the Globe” with a selection of images I took during my travels. I also turned it into a digital version and developed a small iPhone / iPad app as a companion, which is available on the App Store.
Am very grateful for this award, and always happy to connect both with other photographers to exchange thoughts, and viewers who want to learn more about my work.
You can see more on my Instagram (trivia: my username comes from another hobby of mine, making music and DJing!) or my website.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/djflore / Website: www.theflore.com
RICHARD LINGO
I am a retired educator who travels the world in search of the perfect shot. I am a recent devotee of photography, having started in 2013; I never worked with film. I love traveling, being on the road for at lest 1/3 of the year. As can be seen in the photograph much of my early work was done using a traditional digital camera. Since 2000, however, I have switched totally to using my mobile phone. This means certain limitations but I have found little dropoff of my productivity.
As we conclude this journey through the lives and creative processes of our Black and White Photography Contest winners, we are reminded of the power and emotion that monochrome photography can evoke. Each of these talented photographers has shared not only their exceptional work but also the stories, inspirations, and challenges that have shaped their artistic paths. Through their lens, we’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the nuances of black and white imagery and the timeless beauty it holds.
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