Reportage and press photo
Reportage photography is a classic discipline where it is important to capture the essence of what is happening.
I work discreetly and observantly – with a focus on storytelling, atmosphere, and authenticity. The images are typically used in press, news dissemination, and communication.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visiting a university college in Southern Jutland.
Minister of Education Mattias Tesfaye visits a school in Copenhagen.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen photographed at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen
Contractor and surveyor measuring in connection with new roads in Copenhagen.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visits the port of Rønne on Bornholm.
Mogens Lykketoft gives a presentation at an energy conference.
Magnus Heunicke after a well-attended DJ set at the People's Meeting on Bornholm.
Sebastian from the TV2 program series 'The Rare Danes'.
Copenhagen Pride 2023
A New Holland combine harvester harvesting rapeseed in northwestern Zealand.
Reportage photos from a camel festival in Abu Dhabi.
Blacksmith in training.
Bathing container at Roskilde Festival
Camel for sale at sunset
Mette Frederiksen prepares for a TV interview the evening before the 2022 parliamentary election campaign is announced.
Reportage photos that open doors
With a background as a writing journalist, I have always had a particularly enthusiastic relationship with the reportage genre. This is where you can enter environments and see places that are otherwise off-limits.
Portraying an environment or an experience with a camera differs in some ways from a text. With a camera, there is extra room for interpretation, which allows you to photograph impulsively and instinctively.
However, there are also significant overlaps between a text-based report and a photo report. Ultimately, both approaches are about portraying and conveying experiences. This is also the common thread in the work process - whether it's a photo report, a wedding, or an event.
Press images generate increased attention
Press images are a slightly different way of taking photos. The results are more predetermined, so there is a clear expectation of how the images will look. But often you will find that the same spontaneity in the images that makes a report come alive and function is the same in a press image.
I often try to give life and atmosphere to a press image by using some of the same techniques I use in a report. That is, letting a motif unfold rather than just being a passive registration.
Press images must, among other things, ensure that an event receives optimal coverage and has sufficient media appeal to create attention. Therefore, it is a good idea to thoroughly incorporate visual communication into the overall communication strategy. This provides the best foundation for effectively conveying your messages.
Frequently asked questions about reportage and press photography
How do you ensure authentic images in a reportage? My approach is observant and discreet. I focus on capturing natural moments and the genuine atmosphere without directing or disrupting the course of events. This results in images that feel real and credible, whether they are to be used in a magazine or an annual report.
How quickly are images delivered to the press and media? When working on press assignments, I work to tight deadlines. Selected images can often be delivered directly from the location or immediately after the assignment, so that they can meet editorial deadlines. The full, edited gallery follows shortly thereafter.
Do you cover assignments for both media outlets and private companies? Yes. I provide editorial content for newspapers and magazines as well as business reports for companies that need authentic visual material for PR, social media, and internal communication. The methodology is the same: documenting reality as it happens.
What does it take to get a photographer out on an urgent assignment? As a press photographer, I am used to responding quickly and at short notice. If you have an urgent news or business story, it is always best to contact me directly by phone to check my current availability.
Who owns the rights to the finished images? All images are delivered with full usage rights. This means that you, as a company or media outlet, are free to use them for your purposes—both online and in print—without restrictions or hidden fees.