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David Köster
How did you get your start in photography?
My passion for nature and travelling was the reason for taking up photography. When I was a child, I loved gazing through travel magazines, such as GEO or National Geographic, and I also loved watching nature documentaries. The initial spark would have been the time I spent in the USA during my university studies. During that time, I seriously started to look into photography.
What is your favorit genre?
My area of expertise is landscape photography. Throughout the years it became clear to me that landscapes are what fascinates me the most on this planet. The wilder and the more solitary they are, the better.
What has been your biggest achievement or obstacle along the way?
My biggest challenge in my photographic work has been finding my individual style, my signature and developing it further. I had many moments of success, but my most beautiful and memorable success certainly were the moments I was awarded with ipa International Photography Awards and a few more.
Who and/or what inspires you most?
Nature itself inspires me most. Over and over again, I am fascinated by light and colors, forms and structures of planet earth. Romanticism and the paintings from this era have always been a major influence on my approach to photography. From my early childhood days I was fascinated by the paintings of Caspar David Friedrich, Carl Gustav Carus, William Turner and other artists
Why is accurate color important within your workflow?
Since I market my photos professionally (agencies, publishers, enterprises etc.) I have to ensure that the colors in my images are precise and meet industrial standards. I use color management to make sure that the images my customers receive look exactly the way they did on my screen. I also sell fine art prints and art prints. I therefore rely on a calibrated working environment, as my printed works are supposed to express exactly what I, as the artist, wanted them to convey.
Any tips or advice for photographers just beginning their career?
I’m happy to give some advice. First of all: don’t make the mistake to overestimate technical aspects. Don’t follow each and every technology hype and don’t pay too much attention to test reviews and discussions in forums. Make yourself aware oft he fact that it’s not the camera taking the photo, it’s the human behind the camera, using his skill set.
My go-to color management tools
SpyderPro
Advanced color calibration for your editing monitor
"Since I market my photos professionally I have to ensure that the colors in my images are precise and meet industrial standards."
– David Köster
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