Nineteenth Collection

It is basically a very simple portrait. But the facial expression and the beautiful hair turns it into something special. For this portrait I have set three lights: a softbox, a spot for the background and an almost invisible fill light.

Model: Neleta

Model: Scarlett Moon

The shoot was done in my studio. I love bodyscapes and the challenge to get the best images.
I use two strip boxes that was placed in the back of my studio.
The photos were taken with a Canon 5dsr awesome detail.

Deborah and I met a few weeks ago for a shooting.
We went to the concrete stairs nearby. Ray, my dog, came along too.
the stairs leading underground so the light is coming in nice angle.
100% available light.

P: @christian.giger.photography (FB+IG)
M: @deborah.joerger (IG)

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I took this image in celebration of my Countries Independence which was on the 1st of Oct. I got this shot using a Canon 70d, 50mm lens and one speed light. The use of Green and a touch of white are symbols of my country's color. i really do love this image and i believe also that it could have been better

Model: Bea
Photographer: Gary McGillivray-Birnie
Location: Dubai, HotCold Studio
Shot taken during a Dubai Workshop
Lighting: High Key, single Profoto light bounced off the wall in front of the model. You can see the photographer selfie in her eyes.
Nikon D810, lens 85mm, ISO 100, f/3.5, 1/160s

This is a photo of my daughter and it was taken one morning when she had gotten out of the shower and stopped at the window to watch the people walking below.

Jessica. One of the international topmodels I met on a workshop at the beginning of 2016. She is such a nice person. She has always a little smile on her face. Hope to work with her soon again.

The photo I photographed at sunset, at a backlight situation.
I used a reflector.
I took the photo in Wuppertal.
Model: Ricarda

First Portrait session with the Cuban Dancer Yacnoy Abreu Alfonso. Yacnoy lives and works in Paris. It has been a great pleasure and inspiration to work with him.

" Enlightenment"
Model: @nastya_atanessian
MUA: @makeupbyevelyn

"If we were meant to stay in one place, we would have roots instead of feet."

I've known Jennifer well over 20 years. When I asked her to go out and shoot with me she was so hesitant. "I'm not sure what to do" she said. But she didn't need to do anything. Being herself is breathtaking. We walked along our beautiful town of West Readings streets and made magic. What I see when I look at this is a girl finding herself.

This was my first project with Isarina Belle. It was a beautiful day. We were taking pictures outside because the light was great. I love to have objects in the foreground to give depth to the picture. In this picture the expression of Isarina is so beautiful and romantic. Wonderful.
Model: Isarina Belle

A few weeks ago Anna and I met to take a few Pictures. this one is the first Picture taken in that shooting.
Location was the stairs leading to my house. Available light and a reflector that's all.

P: @christian.giger.photography (FB+IG)
M: Anna Avramenko

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Miri Be. On of the greatest models I’ve ever shouted ;-) She is awesome. This picture was taken at a workshop of Sacha Leyendecker. Sacha is the godfather of available light photography. So the award goes to Miri, to Sacha and maybe a little bit to me ;-)

"Drops of Melancholy"
Model: Actress @jenncadena
MUAH: @makeupbyevelyn

When I first met Halle to photograph her, I knew we were going to end up being fast friends. She is such a genuine, gold star, big heart type of person. When we had our shoot together I kept asking her to do the goofiest things (for the sake of art!) and she didn't even bat an eye. This is the outcome. A day of laughing and experimenting and true beauty.

A few months ago Jasmine and I went to an old chapell near my place. We could organize the keys to the chapell.
Along came a new dress, my portable flash and Ray (my doggie - blue-merle BorderCollie).
Light shaper was a 100cm deep octa and the flash in HS mode.

P: @christian.giger.photography (FB+IG)
M: Jasmine J.

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