Dorit Thies Photography

08/02/2026

During the pandemic I invited a few of my friends to meet me over zoom. I asked them to dress up for me and to pose for me in their favorite outfit. I then would project their image on my wall in my living room, directing them and photographing them with my Canon 5DSR while we were talking.
It is a bit of an unusual process going through a lot of technical channels. I got obsessed about the texture and the fact that I ended up with a high res file that i then was able to color correct.
Here again my friend and muse Robbie Peets Robbie Pitts who was breaking the frames. 💥🔲

07/25/2026

A portrait of painter Gary Palmer , whose work I’ve admired for years. We first met when our studios were side by side on Heliotrope Drive in Silver Lake—a time when artists, ideas, and conversations seemed to spill effortlessly from one studio to the next.
I made this portrait in 2011 at Gary’s Venice studio. Looking back at it now, it brings back memories of a remarkable chapter in Los Angeles’ creative community, and of an artist whose paintings continue to inspire me.

07/25/2026

A portrait of painter Gary Palmer , whose work I’ve admired for years. We first met when our studios were side by side on Heliotrope Drive in Silver Lake—a time when artists, ideas, and conversations seemed to spill effortlessly from one studio to the next.
I made this portrait in 2011 at Gary’s Venice studio. Looking back at it now, it brings back memories of a remarkable chapter in Los Angeles’ creative community, and of an artist whose paintings continue to inspire me.

07/25/2026

A portrait of painter Gary Palmer , whose work I’ve admired for years. We first met when our studios were side by side on Heliotrope Drive in Silver Lake—a time when artists, ideas, and conversations seemed to spill effortlessly from one studio to the next.
I made this portrait in 2011 at Gary’s Venice studio. Looking back at it now, it brings back memories of a wonderful chapter in Los Angeles’ creative community, and of an artist whose paintings continue to inspire me.

07/25/2026

A portrait of painter Gary Palmer (), whose work I’ve admired for years. We first met when our studios were side by side on Heliotrope Drive in Silver Lake—a time when artists, ideas, and conversations seemed to spill effortlessly from one studio to the next.
I made this portrait in 2011 at Gary’s Venice studio. Looking back at it now, it brings back memories of a wonderful chapter in Los Angeles’ creative community, and of an artist whose paintings continue to inspire me.

07/21/2026

Back in 2011, I met Morgan Matson when she lived next door to me in Highland Park. She had a magnetic presence, drove a bright red convertible, and was always writing.
One day I asked if she would model for me, and she invited me into her charming apartment, where she was hard at work on her novel. At the time, I had no idea I was meeting someone who would go on to become a New York Times bestselling author, published by Simon & Schuster.
Congratulations, Morgan! What an incredible accomplishment. Wishing you continued success and many more stories to come.

07/16/2026

The Journey Is the Point!

When the water level was rising in Death Valley in the spring of 2024, I decided to pack up my Subaru and see what I could find.

After a series of major rainstorms here in California—what the weather reports called „atmospheric rivers“—I went looking for wildflowers. Instead, I found lakes shimmering across the desert floor.

That’s what I love about these adventures. They get me out of the house and into the landscape. I haul my tripod and camera from one spot to another, trying different lenses, experimenting with new settings, following my curiosity rather than a plan.

At one point, I became obsessed with ICM—Intentional Camera Movement. I loved the freedom of it.

Being in these creative headspaces is exciting. They give me the opportunity to surprise myself, to discover something I wasn’t expecting. ICM works beautifully for some scenes, though it’s not a technique I’d use all the time. Then one day, I tried photographing a landscape with my macro lens. It absolutely blew me away. The results were unlike anything I had imagined. Why not? Anything goes if it brings me joy and offers a fresh and interesting perspective.

And that brings me to my point.

Yes, I’m talking about AI.

If you can imagine it, AI can probably create it for you. But in doing so, you may miss out on the very experience that gives your work meaning. The wandering. The experimenting. The failures. The unexpected discoveries. Those moments make you a better artist. They make you more observant, more experienced, and more connected to your craft.

For me, the journey isn’t an obstacle between the idea and the finished image.

The journey is the point.
Photo: Copyright 2024 Dorit Thies
Death Valley

07/08/2026

29 Palms, Joshua Tree, California.

This piece is a significant part of my fine art photography archive, a collection that reflects my deep passion for the iconic and beautiful landscape photography that surrounds us in Southern California. For me, taking a road trip into this desert territory is an entry into a world full of magic and wonder—it was the true reason I wanted to live and create here.

Photographing and being in the presence of these majestic sceneries functions as a profound healing for the soul. When you look at these giant palm trees, which have stood there for approximately 100 years or more, it immediately places everything into a new perspective.

As a contemporary visual artist, I am currently opening up this series from my photo archive for new gallery acquisitions and private art collections. For curator inquiries, exhibition details, or fine art print availability, please reach out directly via DM.

07/05/2026

Joshua Tree National Park
© 2021 Dorit Thies

01/08/2026

And that just is!

YES: The Premier of Greenland DESTROYS Trump. 🇬🇱 He didn't hold back:

“We have been a close and loyal friend of the United States for generations. We have stood shoulder to shoulder in difficult times. We have taken responsibility for security in the North Atlantic — and not least for North America. That is what true friends do.

Precisely for that reason, the current and repeated rhetoric coming from the United States is entirely unacceptable.

When the President of the United States speaks of “needing Greenland” and links us to Venezuela and military intervention, it is not only wrong. It is disrespectful.

Our country is not an object in great-power rhetoric. We are a people. A country. A democracy. That must be respected — especially by close and loyal friends.

We are part of NATO, and we are fully aware of our country’s strategic location. We also understand that our security depends on good friends and strong alliances. In that context, a respectful and loyal relationship with the United States is very important. That has been the case for decades.

But alliances are built on trust. And trust requires respect.

Threats, pressure, and talk of annexation have no place between friends. That is not how one speaks to a people who have repeatedly demonstrated responsibility, stability, and loyalty.

Enough is enough.

No more pressure.
No more insinuations.
No more fantasies of annexation.

We are open to dialogue. We are open to conversations. But they must take place through the proper channels and in full respect of international law. And the proper channels are not random and disrespectful posts on social media.

Greenland is our home and our territory.
And it will remain so. 🇬🇱”
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