Krisly Selena

Krisly Selena, Costa Rican model and photographer based in London. She is able to combine her two passions and she is not afraid to fight for what she wants. Krisly has been modelling for almost 4 years, when she discovered this world while enjoying passion for photography. After that, she started modelling all over the world. Today we have Kisly in FIV Magazine.

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Modelling And Photography: Two In One

FIV: You are already working internationally and have contracts with many agencies. How did you get into modeling? Was it always your dream job?

KRIS: My dream job was photography and thanks to this I became interested in modeling, and I have now been modelling for 4 years and the last 2 years at international level.

FIV: Did you put photography aside for modelling?

KRIS: Actually, I dedicate myself to both, you can find my work on my instagram.

Photo: Hello Fashion

Confidence: Small And Great Achivements

FIV: There are many girls in the world who dream of modeling but lack the confidence or courage. How did you get your self-confidence?

KRIS: For me, I have gained confidence through experience, recognizing small or great achievements.

Don’t Be Afraid To Try: Work And Learn

FIV: Do you have any advice for young people who would like to start modeling or are just starting their career?

KRIS: My advice to those who have doubts about dedicating to what they want is to allow themselves to try it and no matter the result, it will be beneficial learning.

FIV: What do you think is the most important quality for a model?

KRIS: It is important to learn to communicate and work as a team.

Dior Beauty: Krisly’s Next Objetive

FIV: You have modelled for Givenchy. Was that the biggest job you had so far or was there an even bigger and better job for you?

KRIS: One of my favorite works has been for the beers, it was a beautiful campaign.

FIV: What would be your dream job?

KRIS: My dream job would be a campaign for Dior Beuty, I love their products.

The Opportunities Of Living Abroad

FIV: When did you realize: Yes, I made it?

KRIS: After the first year of living abroad, I realized that I had many opportunities to make a living from modeling.

FIV: It’s been a pleasure for me and for FIV Magazine to meet to. We wish you the best!

Photo. Sylwia

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Personal information: childhood, Vienna & interests

FIV: When I think of Vienna, the three words Amadeus, Falco and Sacher Torte immediately occur to me and a picture of magnificent buildings emerges in my head. How do you see Vienna? What 3 things come to mind when you think of Vienna?

Luise: I was born and raised in Vienna so the city is my home base. My safe place. All of my family and friends are here. Sure, it’s nice to leave the city for a few weeks or months, but it’s always a pleasure to come back home. I really admire how clean, safe, and beautiful my hometown is. Three things that Vienna brings to mind is “Warmth”, “Safety”, and “Spritzer”.

FIV: When you see your work today, the thought suggests itself that your creativity and perhaps even your affinity for photography could be noticed in your childhood. Is that so or how do you remember your childhood?

Luise: I grew up in a really creative family. My father runs a small art school, so I was surrounded by art almost every day of my childhood. When I was 14 I held a presentation at school about photography. To be honest, I copied the presentation from my older brother. But thanks to him I began being highly interested in the art. Within the next few years, I had cut out hundreds of photos from VOGUE, ELLE, etc., and placed them in a folder. At this age, I hadn’t yet imagined myself as a fashion photographer but when I turned 18 I received my first camera as a birthday gift. Since that day, I loved seeing the world through its lens. I began shooting portraits of my closest friends and quickly became fascinated with fashion. As a result, I decided to follow my passions and become a professional fashion photographer.

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Way to professional photography: shootings & team

FIV: Which way did you go to work as a professional photographer today? Have you completed an education or a study? Or did you train yourself and learn through experience?

Luise: I studied Photography and Audiovisual Media at Grapische Vienna. But I also gained a lot of experience from completing different tutorials and assisting other photographers. I feel as though photography is a constant learning process, and I definitely learn something new at every shoot.

FIV: Meanwhile you mostly photograph with a team of make-up artists, lighting technicians and of course models. Do you organize the shootings completely on your own and how does such a classic shooting day work for you?

Luise: It honestly depends on the client I’m working with. Some clients organize literally everything. Other times, it’s part of my job to book the studio or location, cast the models, find the right makeup artist and the correct stylist, etc. The day before the shoot, I prepare all of my technical equipment and pack all of the materials I need. A typical shooting day starts with me and my assistant transporting everything to the shooting location and meeting everyone else involved in the production. While the makeup artist and stylist are doing their job, I’m analyzing positions, setting up the equipment, and creating appropriate lighting to prepare for the job. During shooting, there are occasional makeup, styling, and background changes which gives me time to have a peek at the photos, see what is working, and select my favorites. After all the styles are shot, the team packs up their equipment with a hopefully successful shooting day completed.

FIV: Behind really good pictures there are often many more people than you might guess at the end. Do you have a team that supports you regularly? Your own retoucher? Or on what basis do the teams meet for your shootings?

Luise: I do all retouching myself but I do have a shooting assistant who is always supporting me and a few makeup artists and stylists that I work on a regular basis. But I am quite openminded when it comes to working with someone new. I usually find artists to collaborate with via social media or through personal referrals and create a team for specific shoots.

© make-up & hair  @jody_cuberli

Photography: commercial & editorial shootings – the most impressive shoot

FIV: What is the difference between a commercial shooting and an editorial shooting? You have already done both on a very professional basis and are now an expert in both areas.

Luise: The specifications are usually much more detailed when commercial shooting. Some clients have strict colors and themes, some always want the same model, and some need to work with special props. I can express my creativity much more when shooting a fashion or beauty editorial. Of course, there are also special requirements for those shoots but all in all they provide more freedom.

FIV: Which areas of photography have you tried so far? Have you ever been a wedding photographer or taken classic studio pictures? How did you finally come to specialize in editorials?

Luise: I’ve previously done interior design shoots and occasionally took photos of employees, but my real passion for photography burns brightest when shooting editorial or commercials. I shot a wedding once, but to be honest I didn’t really like it. Fashion is my passion!

FIV: As a fashion magazine, we know that there are sometimes disagreements at work in the creative industry. What type of people do you prefer to work with and what are NO-Goes when it comes to working with you?

Luise: I myself am a shy, calm, and cautious person. I don’t really like to work with loud or bossy people or someone who has affectations. Luckily, I don’t have any problems making arrangements with a wide variety of different characters.

FIV: You have shooted in many places in the world that are worth seeing. What was the most extreme or impressing shoot of your career so far?

Luise: In Autumn of 2016 I did a shoot with a parachute on the beaches of Normandy. We drove a car from Paris and arrived on a cold and very windy day. It was truly a struggle to take control of the parachute while trying to get the right shot. I think it was the most exhausting shoot I’ve ever done, but the outcome was definitely worth it.

FIV: You have already achieved a lot at your young age. What is your plans for the future? Do you as a photographer want to keep up the pace or would you rather start a family soon? Maybe you will do something completely different and become a ski instructor.

Luise: I’m just at the beginning of my career as a photographer. So I definitely want to keep taking pictures, improve my skills, and connecting with new clients. A family is also definitely an option for me as well, but I’ll never stop shooting. If I weren’t to be a photographer, I might be something like an undertaker, crime scene cleaner, or a greif/death counselor. It sounds really weird but I’ve always been intrigued by the end of life.

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Carmen Rose: Instagram
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Being a professional photographer – Inspiration, journey and private life

FIV: Tell us something about you. Being a photographer was it your biggest dream? If yes why?

Carmen: Yes I have always wanted to work in creating images I only dreamed about, I can’t even tell why that was, it was just something that made my heart sing.

FIV: What do you love about being a professional photographer?

Carmen: I love how much my job changes from day to day and I love working with such talented creatives.

FIV: When did you start working as a professional photographer?

Carmen: I started when I was studying Fine Art but it’s been a long journey from then.

FIV: And how did you discover your passion for photography?

Carmen: As soon as I picked up a camera when I was a young child.

FIV: Who inspired you and in which way?

Carmen: I have always been a fan of Tim Walker’s what a true artist he is and I have always loved Nicole Bentley’s work & Bill Henson. Totally different work but all have such amazing skills.

FIV: How would you describe yourself in 3 words, What would your friends say about you if they were asked?

Carmen: Hhhhmmmm that’s so hard! Lol. Ok I would say: driven, sensitive, connected. So I asked a friend to answer this for me and they said: funny, strong, caring.

FIV: In which way do you influence your private life? Do you still thinking about fashion, lifestyle and beauty when you’re at home?

Carmen: Yes I do, it influences every part of my life. I love living in a home that feels like me and my style.

Carmen Rose: Everyday life of a photographer – Career & goals

FIV: Carmen thank you for the sneak peek. What I really wanna know is, what you exactly do at work?

Carmen: Well I work for different fashion labels working on their campaigns, lookbooks, ecomm shoots for the coming seasons.

FIV: What is it really like to be a photographer?

Carmen: Its very busy, I work 7 days at the moment so you have to love your job because it becomes your whole life.

FIV: As we all know there is not only you in this photography business. There are a lot of competitor around the world. What do you think makes you special?

Carmen: I don’t know if there is anything that makes me so special but I really do care about my clients and doing the best job possible so I would say I work very hard for them maybe that’s it.

FIV: Is there something you want to show the world with your photography?

Carmen: I wouldn’t say it’s about showing the world for me it was always about creating images I am in love with my-self. Photography is such a great form of art there is so many ways you can take it.

FIV: Berlin becomes on of the fashion metropoles of the world. How important becomes Berlin compared to the other fashion metropoles like New York, London and Paris? And what do you think about the still of the german woman?

Carmen: Berlin is always known for great fashion, German woman are some of the most up and coming fashionable women in the world with a great point of different.

FIV: What is important for you to your work? What makes a good model or designer in your eyes?

Carmen: To always keep an open mind, it means you can always learn from your mistakes and keep getting better at your job. I love a model that can try new poses and really get into their job, willing to try anything to make the images work. Designers – I would say to think outside the box to push their ideas to create something unique to the market.

FIV: Did you study photography or how did you came to be in this business? What kind of characteristics would I need to be a good photographer?

Carmen: Yes I did study, but it was a long journey to where I am now, fashion is not easy to work in and has changed so much with technology over the years from the days when I studied it. I would say assisting a great photographer is the best way to learning.

FIV: When did you realize that you have made it and what is your greatest goal due your career untill now? Looking back on your career, is there something you’re very proud about? If yes what was it?

Carmen: Hhhhmmm my biggest goal was just to have the opportunity work only in fashion and not to have to do other types of photography. Which along the way people always told me it was too hard to do. I think I am proud of my journey as a whole because it’s on going…..always onto the next creative project.

Carmen Rose: Instagram
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Marcus Hessenberg: Instagram
Marcus Hessenberg: Website

Personal information: Origin, daily routine & shootings

FIV: Marcus your last name sounds like you having german origins. Is there a story behind your last name or are you german?

Marcus: Hessenberg is a german name, although I was told there could be dutch origins but it has always made sense that it could be a hill in Hessen and my German side seem to all be from Frankfurt. There are not many Hessenbergs and i actually found my German cousin through couch surfing and we keep in touch still.

FIV: I saw that you live in London. Do you think it is easier to get into the fashion business in London than in other cities? Why is london so famous in the fashion business? And do you think there it is easier to develope your own unique style?

Marcus: I can’t tell you how much I love London. London and New York are both my favourite cities. The truth is that London is famous for so many industries and fashion is just one. I love this mix as it means there is a clash of motives in the city. It is used and seen in so many different ways. There are different types of people through out the city and they dress and behave in different ways – there is a constant reaction to eachother and this fuels different communities to identify themselves in different ways. There are also many different influences from all over the world and London is still a port city with people coming and going all the time, each leaving their mark here. London is truly international and all the communities bring their own fashion sense.

FIV: Marcus can u tell me how a busy work day in your life looks like? What is your first step you do on those days?

Marcus: At the moment I am busy! On shooting days I tend to keep things simple – I have a large set up and a small set up – my small set up is a Canon stills camera and a Sony Fs5 Video camera. If I am not shooting I have my laptop with me and move around London sitting in cafes editing. Yes I am one of those laptop people. I get up at 8am usually and get my bike or walk in a direction from Elephant and Caslte, sometimes in to Soho, sometimes South or East. I try to mix pleasure with work as much as possible, I am always working in one sense – from shooting, to editing to planning the next shoot and answering emails.

FIV: On your website I saw that you mainly shoot womans. Do you have a certain reason why you mainly shoot woman? I see the urban look is your style. Why you took the urban look?

Marcus: I mainly shoot women this is true. I prefer working with women generally and in terms of clothing and working with the body I find there is more versatilty in photographing women. Obviously I naturally have a male gaze but I tend to follow many female photographers who work with women’s fashion on instagram. I may work with men more in the future but I would really want to reflect on how to make men’s fashion photography a bit dfferent, it doesn’t come naturally to me. I love women.

I am a city lover and I shoot the people I admire and find stylish. I live in a central inner city bit of London and this is reflected in my work.

FIV: At your website i could read that you like celebrating modern culture and prefer the art going more forward than backward. What does art mean for you?

Marcus: Generally I like the way cultures change and adapt according to circumstances. Cities such as london are always moving and adapting. People compete here and its the same with styles. Birtain as a whole can sometimes have a habit of looking backwards and trying to revert to past stereotypes of Britishness. I react against this as much as possible. Britain can be a very progressive and exciting place in certain corners of the country with some of the most contrasted people in such a small place.

FIV: There are many fish at the sea, that’s a german phrases. Literally translated this means, that your not the only photographer in London. What do you think make you unique and high demanded?

Marcus: Who know’s – I do what I like and I enjoy my work. I feel less and less like trying to impress people and just to do what I enjoy as much as possible – At the beginning you feel like trying to justify your work and create work that appeases other people but I do this less and less. I try to only take on projects that work for me now too. I only shoot colour now. I’m also quite positive and i think this helps. I am always taking every shoot as a learning experience tooo and I want to improve constantly.

FIV: You already had a lot of shootings with differnt people and personalities. what do a model need in your opinion to be successful and a good model? Are there some characterics every model should have? If so which are they?

Marcus: Modeling is a skill – the ability to switch it on when you may not be in the mood, or to switch from happy to moody on demand is amazing. I have had a model who is 5 foot who appears to be 6 foot in the photos, purely because she knew her angles and had a big personailty. I tend to choose models who have personality and their own style. I like it to feel like a mutual collaboration and I enjoy talking with models as we shoot.

Photographer: Way to professional photography

FIV: Compared with other photographs your style look different. Do you want to say something with your photos? And would you consider photography as art?

Marcus: Im not too sure how to define my style. I like colour and i like colour and i like energy. Although inadvertise myself as a fashion photographer, its more about the people than the clothes. I like people with natural style and character. The clothes come with it. I snap away and chat as i do, its also my social life half the time. I dont over think things, i just like to do. I suppose again it is my rejection of a certain view of the UK – I like celebrating the concrete and the clash of old and new here, as well as the changing face of the UK.

Photography is an art form but i don’t take it too a seriously in that sense. I see it more as documentation, documeng people and doing it in a colourful way. I like people, i like bodues and i like personality

FIV: You working as a photographer, is that your biggest dream or do you have another bigger dream? Now looking to your career, what is your next goal?

Marucs: Photography and video are my passion. I love stills photography but i always want video to go along side with my photography. I always shoot video on every shoot. I tend to edit the video first as i really enjoy the process. I would like to make a feature documentary on the people of London, also one on sex and erotica and also try my hand on a narrative film eventually.

FIV: You write on your website. »too many cooks spoil the broth« Is that’s the reason for you using small teams. How many people are working with you in your team?

Marcus: Normally i try to keep it as small as myself and the model. Sometimes theres an MUA and stylists, sometimes not as i tend to shoot people who have a natural intersting style in their wardrobe. If its a bigger shoot with a stylist i try to keep the team as small as possible and limit extra people on set. I just find sometimes the atmosphere changes when everyone has a view. It’s always best when people feel like they are free on set and give more direction as the shoot goea kn and everyone feels more settled in their roles.

FIV: Did you ever was in Berlin? If yes would you say that you can compare Berlin as the german fashion metropole with other fashion metropoles like London, Paris or New York?

Marcus: Yup! I used to spend a bit of time in Berlin and recently went back. I’ts a great city. I used to want to move there but as i said before, I fell in love with London. I think it is true when people say the Berlin look is a bit grungier although i do not feel confident enough to say this for sure. I would say that London and New York has much more variation in styles as the people come from all sorts of fields.

Marcus Hessenberg: Instagram
Marcus Hessenberg: Website

Important features of a sports photography camera

As long as it is not about golf, chess or snooker, there is rapid movement on the playing field or the racetrack. If you have the subject in the viewfinder, a sharp image should be the result after the shutter release. A fast autofocus module and correspondingly high ISO values are indispensable. For good pictures, there should be no annoying image noise even at high ISO settings.

Sample photos from other users on the Internet show you the quality of the photos at high ISO values. Image noise is also a central topic in test reports. Above all, it is important that the image noise is not simply suppressed by the software inside the camera. The result is a calculation and color change of pixels, where the contours can get lost.

Since the subject remains in motion, the continuous shooting function is also exciting. You can compare the efficiency of the series recording in the offers of the manufacturers. You need a fast memory card to process the shots – otherwise it will slow down the series shots unnecessarily. The memory card should be able to hold a large number of images in good quality. It is optimal if the camera has a second slot for another memory card.

When it comes to the point, important settings should not be hidden in the menu. A good camera for sports photography therefore has buttons that can be grasped quickly and easily. It also feels good in the hand. It’ll prevent her from slipping away from you in the heat of battle. For outdoor photography, splash water protection against rain is ideal. In general, you should pay attention to a robust workmanship and feel when using a camera for sports photography.

Hobby and professional sports photography

All above mentioned features are combined in cameras of the highest price range. Since most camera manufacturers want to appeal to the mass market, professional sports photographers will find the models of their choice in the Canon and Nikon brands. Hobby photographers can also purchase these models, but should be aware that they are investing in pure luxury. You should therefore have the appropriate budget or be enthusiastic about the topic to the fullest extent so that this investment pays off. With up to 250,000 photos, the top models have a longer lifetime than normal cameras. You can therefore buy a used camera with a clear conscience if you don’t want to do without the top performance.

As a rule, however, hobby photographers do not need many features of the expensive professional equipment. If you don’t have to deliver perfect pictures in wind and weather, the splash water protection is not necessary. Nor does it have to be the fastest continuous shooting function. Because unlike sports journalists, your income doesn’t depend on having a certain scene 100% in the box.

Errors and rejects are allowed. This tolerance can already significantly reduce the price range of the cameras that come into question for you. Models from other manufacturers can therefore also be used for sports photography if they offer strong autofocus, fast image sequences and high ISO values with low image noise. The results are impressive, even if they don’t cost thousands of euros and have to adorn the front page of a sports journal.

Both professionals and ambitious amateur photographers will find suitable cameras for sports photography. With some research and a willingness to compromise, you can save a lot of money. For sports photography in particular, the choice of lens is much more important than that of the camera.