Gjesdal

Gjesdal Portrait photographer
Publishes books and digital downloads Jeg kjøpte mitt første speilreflekskamera da jeg var utvekslingsstudent i USA i 1985.

Der hadde jeg foto på skolen, og var mye i mørkerommet. Jeg holdt interessen for foto oppe i et par år etterpå, men fant ut at gleden av å jobbe i mørkerom ble mindre og mindre. I 2009 kjøpte jeg mitt første digitale speilreflekskamera etter å ha hatt noen mindre, rimelige digitale kamera i noen år. Kombinasjonen av fotografering og bruk av datamaskin til etterarbeid istedenfor mørkerom fant jeg f

ort ut passet meg utmerket. I 2013 fikk jeg tildelt et kulturstipend av Lund kommune for å videreutvikle meg innen portrettfotografering. Stipendet ble brukt til en studietur til Riga. Returnerer til Riga i mai for tur nummer 5. Jeg trives i mange ulike sjangere, men det å ta bilder under en konsert eller forestilling, samt portrettfotografering, er det som utfordrer og inspirer meg mest og har valgt å fokusere mest på disse feltene.

Pavla Among the Red Sandstone CliffsThis image was extracted from a 4K video Pavla and I shot near the Veczemju cliffs o...
01/06/2026

Pavla Among the Red Sandstone Cliffs

This image was extracted from a 4K video Pavla and I shot near the Veczemju cliffs on the Vidzeme coast in Latvia in 2023.

The area is known for its striking red sandstone formations, which have been carved by sea waves into steep coastal walls that reach heights of approximately 6 meters.

The visible watermark is part of the original video frame. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the stills held up when pulled from video, especially in terms of detail and tonal depth.

Technical Info

Source: Frame extracted from 4K video
Camera: Panasonic GH5
Year: 2023
Location: Veczemju cliffs, Vidzeme coast, Latvia

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Oh! Tell Me Orb of TruthModel Nataly captured in a playful and moody setup, seated on an old motorcycle that had somehow...
30/05/2026

Oh! Tell Me Orb of Truth

Model Nataly captured in a playful and moody setup, seated on an old motorcycle that had somehow found its way into the apartment. The warm glow of a single bulb becomes her “orb of truth,” which I hope adds a theatrical feel to the scene. The motorcycle was never started, but it certainly added character to the session. Shot in November 2022, Riga, Latvia.

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Portrait of Nataly in a ChairThis portrait of Nataly was taken in an apartment in Riga during a relaxed indoor session. ...
29/05/2026

Portrait of Nataly in a Chair

This portrait of Nataly was taken in an apartment in Riga during a relaxed indoor session. Though not a studio, I used studio lights to shape the light softly around her, creating a calm, classic look in black and white.

Model: Nataly
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Lighting: Studio lights
Location: Riga, Latvia

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Quiet Intensity – Scarlett DawnPhotographed in Florida in 2019, this portrait of Scarlett Dawn was made using natural li...
27/05/2026

Quiet Intensity – Scarlett Dawn

Photographed in Florida in 2019, this portrait of Scarlett Dawn was made using natural light and a restrained setup. I kept the composition simple to let her expression carry the frame.

The shallow depth of field at f/3.5 gives separation without losing detail in the eyes. The softness in the background contrasts with the sharp rendering of the Sigma Art 50mm, which remains one of my most reliable lenses for close portrait work.

Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4
Settings: 1/125 sec, f/3.5, ISO 64
Location: Florida, USA

More from this shoot is available on BentBox.

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Expecting – Sinba (2022)Sinba hadn’t been working as a model for a while, but I asked if she would join me for a short p...
20/05/2026

Expecting – Sinba (2022)

Sinba hadn’t been working as a model for a while, but I asked if she would join me for a short portrait session so I could share an update with the people who kept asking when we might work together again. Over the years we ended up creating a lot of images, and I realised while looking through my archive that I probably have more photos of her than I have of my own family. My goal with this portrait was simply to capture a calm moment and let the red dress carry the frame without overcomplicating anything. I hoped the soft light and the simple background would help keep the focus on her expression and the new chapter she was about to enter.

Model: Sinba
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Exposure: 1/80 sec, f/4.5, ISO 640
Location: Riga, Latvia

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Sinba in Evening Light, Gran CanariaPortrait of Sinba, photographed during our dedicated photo trip to Gran Canaria in 2...
18/05/2026

Sinba in Evening Light, Gran Canaria

Portrait of Sinba, photographed during our dedicated photo trip to Gran Canaria in 2017.
This image was taken outdoors in soft, fading light, keeping the focus on her expression and styling rather than the surroundings.
Used a flash for fill light

Some sets from this trip are already available on BentBox, with more to be released later.
SFW link: https://bentbox.co/sfw?gjesdal

Technical info:
Nikon D810 · 85 mm f/1.4 · 1/200 s · f/5.6 · ISO 400

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Light Through Blinds with SinbaFirst photo from a road trip Sinba and I had in Italy in 2017.Originally, we planned to g...
16/05/2026

Light Through Blinds with Sinba

First photo from a road trip Sinba and I had in Italy in 2017.
Originally, we planned to go to Florida, but the flights that fit both our schedules turned out to be far too expensive. Italy, on the other hand, was an easy choice. Sinba flew to Oslo from Riga, I met her there, and we took off together.
This worked perfectly, apart from the photographer who wanted us to meet him in Florida..

This image was taken late at night in a hotel room. I placed a speedlight on a tripod outside the window and partially closed the blinds to get this pattern of light and shadow across her face and shoulder.

Sinba; Nikon; D810; Italy; 2017; black and white; portrait; fine art; travel; lighting; shadows; low key; hotel room

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Øvre Stranda 28
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