Zhang Xiao - 张晓
What was your first shot ?
The first thing I photographed was my girlfriend.
How did your work, idea evolve ?
Because the timing was rather tight and it was my first time using this type of camera, I was entirely uncertain of how the resulting photographs would turn out. I just sort of fumbled around and photographed. I had no concept or idea beforehand. I simply recorded the things happening around me on a daily basis, a sort of statement.
Are you happy with the result ?
I am very happy with the results on the Silver Shade B&W film. With the Color Shade film I had some issues, but this is likely because I don't have experience using it.
What's next ?
The next step is to get further acquainted with the characteristics of this camera and film. Also, I need to think about a more fitting subject/theme for me working with this camera.
Zhang Xiao - 张晓
What was your first shot ?
The first thing I photographed was my girlfriend.
How did your work, idea evolve ?
Because the timing was rather tight and it was my first time using this type of camera, I was entirely uncertain of how the resulting photographs would turn out. I just sort of fumbled around and photographed. I had no concept or idea beforehand. I simply recorded the things happening around me on a daily basis, a sort of statement.
Are you happy with the result ?
I am very happy with the results on the Silver Shade B&W film. With the Color Shade film I had some issues, but this is likely because I don't have experience using it.
What's next ?
The next step is to get further acquainted with the characteristics of this camera and film. Also, I need to think about a more fitting subject/theme for me working with this camera.
He never forgot his artistic passion, which would provide him prestigious awards.
Born in Neunkirchen (Germany) in 1966, Michael Schnabel moved to San Francisco (California) at the age of 25, after having learnt photography in Germany.
But in 1995, he decided to get back to were he once belonged, becoming a professional photographer in Stuttgart, Germany, where he still lives today.
At first, he focused upon commercial contracts (with Hyundai, SAP, HSBC, Jeep...) but he never forgot his artistic passion, which would provide him prestigious awards (AOP Gold, ADC Gold, Communication Arts) and even reached the recent list of the 200 best photographers in the world. His numerous exhibitions (not only in Europe) contribute, with the interest of many magazines, to his great success both sides of the ocean.
