Fotomässan Stockholm is the biggest photo event of the year in the Nordic countries and Kamera & Bild interviewed fantastic photographers like nature photographer Mattias Klum, Pieter ten Hoopen, Emma Svensson (Rockfoto-Emma), LisaLove, and Sophie Odelberg. They were also showing the latest technique, and discussing photo trends. See my live TV interview above and check out the other interviews at Kamera & Bild.
I was invited to do 2 different talks during the event and the other one is a talk at the big stage for Moderskeppet on ‘The road to creative images that evokes emotions’. You can watch it here!
As a photographer, or any image maker, you can choose to sit around waiting for inspiration to pop up by itself. Personally, I’m a firm believer that feeling inspired is a state of mind you can teach yourself to find when you need it. So, what can we do to get started? I’m gathering and sharing my methods and favorite creators as a resource to help keeping our inspirational juices flowing. And I invite you along for this series of “INSPIRATION FOR IMAGE CREATORS”!
Inspiration for image creators can come from so many different areas. When I saw this series of Short Films, or fables, from Five Knights Productions I just couldn’t stop watching. It transported me to another time and place, but still holding me aware… Short films can just like photography tell a story but doesn’t have hours of the viewers attention to convey the feeling and message it is made to transfer. With these fables, to me it’s especially the sceneries, the tempo, and that magical emotion that draws me in, and spits me out feeling that I want… no, NEED… to go out and continue creating my images. Right away. And that is inspiration at its best.
So here it is, the first of the KIN fabels. Watch the second film, Salvage, here. And the third film, Requiem, here. It’s in this third film the story ties together.
Create your own fantastical story by following me through my process of creating storytelling photography with my special version of realistic surrealism. I’ll teach you a simple method for coming up with a story, plan and prepare everything for your shoot, how to shoot it, and show you how you can approach the editing. With this course you can open the door to your own enchanted world of images.
THE COURSE IS IN SWEDISH so for you who don’t speak it… you might need some help to understand it… If you are interested in getting English training from me, let me know in the comments below because I’m looking into how I can broaden my spread of knowledge.
COLLABORATION WITH MODERSKEPPET
For this course I worked together with, and as a freelance teacher for, Moderskeppet (meaning The Mothership), who has been teaching photography and Photoshop for 10 years. At Moderskeppet they create video courses (about 500 available today) for you who are a creator. You’ll get unlimited access when you subscribe to them. Fantastic teachers teach you how to photograph, edit, make film, and design. They truly are an amazing, fun, and knowledgeable crew that I’ve grown to love dearly. For quick daily free tips, go to Moderskeppet – Knowledge for photographers.
Behind the Scenes of ‘SEEKING NEVERLAND’ – a sister portrait session
“The strong bonds of sisterhood inspired the sisters Kristin and Ellinor and myself to go into the forest one sunny summer’s day. We wanted to capture moments that speaks of memories and closeness between sisters, and combine that with celebrating the imagination and innocence of a time past.”
This is a tribute to all of you that at some point were split between adulthood luring in the distance, and at the same time didn’t want to grow up. That found comfort in the idea of a never-ending childhood, protecting you from the world beyond. To you who let your mind be occupied with imagination and dreams of magical, more exciting worlds filled with adventure and innocence.
“This is a reminder that that magical place is still out there. It is never too late to visit that fantasy land, protecting you, even for a little while. This is to you, who is Seeking Neverland.”
‘Seeking Neverland’ is part of my in progress series ‘Parallels’ where the stories unveiled are parallels to the ordinary world we all can see. I would recommend to check the images out in their full glory and full size at the site of the series.
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Last, but not at all least, I want to give my love to you Kristin and Ellinor. Not only are you remarkably sweet, kind, and funny, but your positivity, generosity and helpfulness has no limit. I’m so grateful to have you in my life. Love, Jenny
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DEAREST SISTER
MY TIP FOR FURTHER READING Curious about futuristic fashion photography from Göteborg? Check out this “alienesc” editorial, taking you to The space that is and isn’t…
‘The sentence’ is part of my series ‘Parallels’ and was shot in Sälen, Sweden. We were there on a skiing holiday with my family, but being me I just couldn’t let this breathtaking landscape be out there without being photographed.
“The cold got me thinking about for how little time you would actually survive out there without any cover or extra warmth. And this story came to me about an entity, light as snow but with a deadly darkness, executing a sentence leading to certain death.“
It was oh so cold outside (about -15° Celsius) so to be standing still or to take off your protective clothing was not a nice experience. So the day before the shoot I planned the story carefully, making my doodle sketches with the composition, placement of the woman and in what direction she should be releasing her butterfly.
On the day of the shoot we set out to find the right location. I wasn’t completely happy with the first test shoot location so we went higher up on the mountain and found this desolate vast expanse of snow. The sun was shining while setting up, Andreas being very helpful in letting me know when I was at the planned position, but before I even got my protective clothes off the clear weather changed to overcast. And actually, I liked the mysterious feeling that was created in the shift. All the planning in the world can’t master the weather so instead I let the story form around what was provided.
I hope you enjoy the portrait! X Jenny
PS. I must say this hot chocolate and waffle treat was well deserved after getting back into a warm house!
This is a beautiful and important documentary, made by film maker Hailey Bartholomew and photographer Sue Bryce. A film about Jill, a young woman struggling and fighting cancer, but still finds beauty in herself and in the world. Jill says on her Facebook:
“I hope you all enjoyed this beautiful doco that we all worked so hard to make. When you watch it please share it with everyone you know. I truly believe that It will be able to help women and men all around the world. I watched it tonight live with my frineds and family and there was not a dry eye in the house. I just wish that I would of been able to watch it with my mom. She has been such an amazing mom and friend to me throughout my entire life, especially going through Cancer. If you are having a bad day or you are angry with a loved one, please remember not to sweat the small stuff because you can get through anything if you have LOVE. I hope I dont sound cheesy but I am speaking from my heart. I am so blessed to have such a loving family, husband and friends. Thank you all for taking the time and watching this and writing to me telling me your stories that have already touched my soul and heart. If you are going through or know someone that is going through Cancer please dont stop fighting.”
Making man fly – how to create levitation in Photoshop
This video is a Before & After as well as an accelerated showcase of my post-processing of a several files to a finished conceptual image. Here I’m making man fly by creating levitation with a few Photoshop tricks.
The sky is the limit…
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location | LANGKAWI ISLAND in MALAYSIA model | ANDREAS GUSTAFSSON
We got a fashion assignment from JO! Models to create a still image and video campaign at the prospect of the upcoming relaunch and rebranding of the company, former ModelOne. Also, we were creating shots for the model’s portfolio.
A few weeks ago I posted a sneak peak of the session.
IMAGE AND PROJECT BRIEF Stop motion video and collage: Dynamic, movement, high energy. Cool, streety, sexy, rock’n roll… Portfolio images: usable and diverse
Collage connected to the video:
Portfolio images for Emma:
Some more Behind the Scenes footage of our studio session:
Photography and post production: Jenny Jacobsson, Joacim Schwartz, Morten Clausen, Nadim Elazzeh, Pernilla Skoglund Project leader/creative director:Per Zennström Stylist and client:Jennie Bramer Make up & hair: Jeanette Rokas of Rokas Prestige Model: Emma of JO! Models
“The girl and the secret within” – This video is a Before & After as well as an accelerated showcase of my post-processing of several files to a finished conceptual image in Photoshop.
The world can be so much more than what first meets the eye…
I’m sure that every photographer comes to moments when the inspiration is lacking. The will is there, but no ideas come to mind. For me, and hopefully a great tip to you, the excellency of the show So You Think You Can Dance is a solution to a drought of ideas. I’m romantically involved with the show. I jump on my bed of excitement when it starts, and I sob when it’s over. Not only is it sheer entertainment. The format, the people, the stories that the art form of dance can portray, the emotions that the work of the body can stir up… everything works together to make it my favorite series.
And when you are in contact with so much emotion, you can’t help your thoughts to start rolling. Combined with the perfection of the choreographies as well as the visuality of the pieces… POP! There is an idea for a shot. POP! There, I see another scenery in front of me for my next photo session. And it keeps going. Give it a try and be inspired by everything from the glitter and joy of Bollywood, the spice and steam in salsa, the movements and grace of contemporary, the creativity and funk of hip hop…
Take a moment to enjoy this piece performed by the full crew in episode 19, season 7. “Every little thing she does is magic” by Sting.
