CHRISTOFFER VAABEN INTERVIEW: My style is fashion and showing that anybody can do whatever they want, and don’t care about what others think of them.
Swanky Magazine Interviews the wonderfully talented photographer - Christoffer Vaaben from Silkeborg.
PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT | Christoffer Vaaben
Q1.Swanky Mag: Hello Christoffer, Can you introduce yourself to Swanky Magazine's readers? Can you tell us a little about you?
Hey Swanky, I’m from Denmark, I live in Silkeborg. I’ve been taking pictures for one year now and I love it!
Q2. How and when did you get into photography?
I got into this line of work just over a year ago, and it was just a Challenge I got from my girlfriend, she said that it was impossible so now I want to show her otherwise.
Q3.What does photography mean to you?
I’m totally falling in love with telling a story with my photos and just giving something back to the models Who are struggling with their confidence.
Q4.Please briefly describe your photography style for our readers.
My style is fashion and showing that anybody can do whatever they want, and don’t care about what others think of them.
Q5.Where do you get your inspiration from?
I just seize the moment when the model is in their zone it just happens.
Q6. Do you think in advance what you want in the picture?
We always have a little plan but that always gets change when we are shooting, I like to work with the model and feel what she wants and what she thinks makes her look good and make that happen.
Q7. Would you consider yourself a hobbyist or a paid professional?
A bit of both, I like to take a Challenge for free now and then but my camera doesn’t come for free.
Q8. What has been your most memorable session, and why?
My most memorable session was when I got Malene on set, she was so professional and I wanted to work with her as soon as I got started.
Q9. Nikon or Canon? Favorite lens?
I started with a canon but now I use a Sony A7ii with a Tamron 28-75 f2.8
Q10. What is one piece of advice you would like to offer a new photographer looking to start their own business?
If I was just getting started and I didn’t know anything. Go get a camera for a small amount of money and put your money on the glass! The lens is what makes the magic.
Q11. What do you think of our new magazine?
I’m excited about the magazine and I can’t wait to see my pictures on it and I would not be the last time either.
Follow his journey on Instagram: @vaafoto