February 2012
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Life :: Well done, Erik!
Wow, this past month has been such an adventure! *ah, here he goes with the BIG statements, once again… get a grip, dude…*
Haha, I can’t help it! Life keeps getting better and better, and I see no reason to put any sort of lid on my excitement :D
Currently enjoying a little bit of the old ‘Saturday night photography me-time’, alone in the university Mac lab. Great...
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Townsville :: Creativity in the Tropics
Ok, let’s get the basic stuff out of the way first; Yes, I’ve arrived in Australia. Yes, I’ve found a place to stay. Yes, I have familiarised myself with the university campus. Yes, I have located the grocery store. I am well, healthy and rested, and our house has a pool (!!!).
Now, the first thing that hits you (literally) when you arrive in Townsville on a February morning is the heat. It is...
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Townsville :: "Wait... where?"
“Why Townsville?”
Well, to answer this question we first have to go back to a broader one; Why Australia?
Alright, so why even consider Australia as a place to go study? The key word for me was different. I wanted to go some place different, especially in terms of climate. Not because I hate Norway or its climate, by no means. I love Norway, and I’m grateful to have grown up...
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Inspiration :: Joseph Hutson
This city can be so seductive, I forget what the world looks like on the outside. Lose track of what I used to call normal. How amazingly adaptive human beings are…
Yesterday, I spotted a man sitting on the ground outside Dubai Mall. He is looking intently at the back of a Canon 5D mark II, which is sitting on a heavy-duty tripod. Every couple of seconds, he nudges himself and the tripod...
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Dubai :: Fast, Friendly and Fabulous
Dubai is absolutely nuts, guys!
Wherever you look, you spot something that’s bigger, faster or more expensive than anything you’ve ever seen. It’s like going to a theme park for the first time. Only bigger.
The jetboat that my relatives have bought a share in is very practical. 60 knots - no problem. 180 degree turn - no problem. 40 cm of water - no problem. All this...
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Travel :: I did this and this and this...
Alright guys, I know this is not a travel blog - but I’m currently undergoing the longest voyage of my life so far; Oslo - Dubai - Australia. I want to share it with you.
The upcoming posts will mostly consist of imagery, as I find writing about travels quite boring and monotonous, even borderline egocentric (“I arrived here and met this person and did this thing and bought this...
January 2012
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Adventure :: And so it begins...
Good morning everybody!
This is it. Norway, I’m leaving you today. Not sure when I’ll be back, but I want you to know that I’ve enjoyed every second of snow, cold, rain and wind that you’ve given me these past weeks. It’s time for the next act.
As I’m writing this, my sister is giving me a street tour of my new home town (Google Maps). Amazing and completely...
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Milestone :: A Return and a Promise
Hello friends! How are you doing?
Yes, it’s been a long time since I posted something, but what can I say – life happened.
Wait a minute. That’s a horribly vague excuse. Truth is, I haven’t felt the urge to blog for quite some time. It’s weird how some things slip out of my consciousness, seemingly spontaneously. Well, I’ve decided to put my brain out of auto-pilot, floor...
November 2011
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creativeLIVE :: 13 Lessons from Matthew Jordan...
This weekend I had the joy and the privilege to watch Matthew Jordan Smith’s creativeLIVE course on Fashion and Beauty Photography.
This is what I learned from a sloppy first-time watch of the live workshop. The only reason I’m able to comprise this list is because I had pen and paper at the ready throughout.
Dedication is not supposed to be easy. You gotta want it! The barriers...
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Update :: Last Glimpse of the Sun
Darkness approaches quickly for us here in Narvik. This is my first time experiencing this “Nature’s Nap”, and I must say it feels much like I expected it to: dark.
I won’t see the sun again while I’m in Narvik. It returns here at the end of January, and by then, I’ll be long gone. Where I’m headed, the sun never sleeps…
Man, has this been a...
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Kelby Training :: Calvin Hollywood
I’ve been watching a lot of Kelby Training courses lately. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s basically a subscription based online training center for photography, graphic design and editing. I can highly recommend it to anyone interested in either of the above. The instructors are absolutely top notch, and the courses are professionally filmed and produced. You can...
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Help-Portrait :: Initial Planning
“Help-Portrait: Narvik” is becoming a reality!
WHEN? After a couple of meetings at a local help center for drug addicts, we have decided on a date: December 9th. Sure, it’s not the official Help-portrait date, but it was the most practical for them. So that’s decision #1 done!
WHERE? As for the location, I’m not really sure yet. We hope to be able to do it inside...
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Inspiration :: Joey L.
I try to start every post with an image, but I couldn’t find one of mine that does this guy justice.
Joey Lawrence is one of the most inspirational photographers I know of.
He’s a phantom when it comes to photography. He’s portrayed America’s most famous actors, musicians and celebrities, including “50 cent”, “Jonas Brothers” and the...
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Help-Portrait :: Decision Time
I’ve decided to start planning a Help-Portrait event here in Narvik.
Step one is finding someone in need. A few phone calls have led to a local help center. I’m presenting the project to them tomorrow morning. So excited to do something meaningful with my photography! Hopefully, they’ll understand what I’m trying to do and work with me to make it happen.
By a stroke of...
October 2011
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Milestone :: Application Accepted
I got in! Australia, here I come!
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Update :: Nature vs My Clothes
Wow, winter approaches fast!
I’m starting to realize that my wardrobe is horribly under-qualified for the climate up here. A part of me wishes I was somewhere warmer. Another part says “Bring it on!”. Well, instead of indulging in this inner conflict, I’ve decided to let it be and focus on the present. How am I feeling right now? Pretty darn good! ;)
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Milestone :: Magazine Article
The magazine is out, and I’m finally able to show you the article about me and my “Approach” project :D
Now, I don’t want to mislead you; the magazine INarvik is always looking for interesting people and events to feature. Their main goal is to provide positive coverage of everything happening in here in Narvik. In fact, their slogan literally translates to “We...
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Update :: Magazine Madness
The past few days have been hectic… and exciting!
I’ve been interviewed by the local magazine INarvik. They are writing an article on me and my “Approach” project. I’m looking to get more involved with the magazine, hopefully do some work for them in the coming months =)
Also, I’m trying to get in touch with photographers here in Narvik. It’s nice to...
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Inspiration :: Sharing
Do you enjoy taking pictures?
Then I want to hear from you! I don’t care if you’re using a disposable camera or a Hasselblad. I want to see your work, hear your opinions and draw from you creative power!
To me, photography is about sharing. Sharing knowledge, sharing information, yes. But most of all, it’s about sharing moments.
One. At. A. Time.
Recently, I’ve...
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Update :: Fall has Come
Hello guys and gals!
Fall has definitely come to Narvik. Leaves are racing raindrops to the ground, and temperatures are plummeting. Chilly, to say the least : )
It always fascinates me how cities (especially in Northern Norway) change completely in appearance with the seasons. It’s hilarious that Australia is heading into spring at this time of year. Speaking of which, my...
September 2011
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Update :: Flying High
Hello broskies!
I’m in such an amazing mood today! :D Been listening to “Colours of the Wind” from Pocahontas for 2 hours, watched “Rain Man” for the first time, and I’m about to read another chapter of the fascinating book “My Stroke of Insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor. And I ordered a harmonica…
Believe what you want, I love my life!
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Approach :: Progress
Went out on the streets again the other day, alone this time.
Met plenty of great personalities, just as last time, and I’m starting to feel more comfortable with approaching them. The technical aspects of flash photography are becoming more and more automatic, and I can focus on communicating with my the person in front of my lens.
The image above is one of my favorites from the day,...
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Update :: Applying for Uni
Hey y’all!
It’s already been a week since I was out on the streets taking pictures of strangers. Hope you enjoyed the previous post =)
Maybe I’ll head out later today, but it’s raining and I have more important things to take care of, namely applying to university!
That’s right, I finally got off my behind and started working on my application for a bachelor in...
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Life Smiles :: How I ended up in Narvik
It’s June 2011. I just finished my A-levels. My dream: to study at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. After some research my dream seems realistically possible. The semester at JCU starts in February of 2012… Where do I go until then???
This is when I got an offer to stay with my family in Narvik. Seeing as my mother and sister both moved from Halden the year before, I...
August 2011
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Re-Inspired :: Thawing out the Passion
The World’s Most Inconsistent Blogger returns!
How are you all doing, people? I wanna know what YOUR past five months have been like, because mine have been, well…. confusing (see previous post).
Anyways, I support my shameless comeback with the use of no new images whatsoever. (BAM! Take that!)
I’ve been messing about with Photoshop these last couple of days. Those who...
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Confused :: Teenager
Comfortable as it is, there’s only so much time I can spend blowing in the wind. Letting the days fly by, not bothering to make them count… Clinging to excuses and responsibilities… Never making plans of my own, simply abiding by others’…
I look back on the past five months, and I feel like a Master Graduate in Self-Studies. I’ve gathered...
March 2011
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Photoshoot :: Still Keeping it Casual
Here are some of the photos from a shoot I did in late December. These two lively young women are Pernille and Therese, two good friends who contacted me after seeing some of my images on Facebook.
As you probably all know by now, I am not one to put a person in a chair, say “Cheese!” and push a button. In the old days, nice lighting and a good pose would be sufficient to sustain a...
February 2011
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Update :: Blog and Life
Hey everyone!
I know the posts haven’t been as frequent lately, and I apologize for that.
What can I say? Yes, a lot has been going on, but that’s no excuse for slacking on the blogging. After all, blogging is supposed to be all about the loads of experiences and events in one’s life. No, for me it’s been a question of priorities, and I have had to remind myself why I...
Contest :: Ice Dancing
Hey guys!
Just thought I’d let you know that I’m participating in a photo contest where the theme is automobile sports. My submission is from my most recent event, where a general lack of track friction led to a lot of sideways action =)
If you’re interested, check out all the entries here, and if you feel I deserve it, drop me a vote here ;)
Hope you all had a terrific...
January 2011
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Event :: Carskating
Hey guys!
As my Twitter followers will know, I was at an ice-track event this weekend, getting back into the hang of motorsports photography. Did I succeed?
I decided (from experience) to bring a friend along this time, and we had a great time watching all the cars “iceskating” ‘round the soon-to-be retired track.
Classic Alfa Romeo going sideways. God, I love these...
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Photoshoot :: Keeping it casual
Hey guys!
I have been editing like a madman this past week. The reasoning for this madness was the need to deliver photos from two shoots from last year, before Christmas (just prior to my convenient catching of the flu). All is well now, however, as everyone has received their promised pictures and expressed great appreciation of them =) Life is good…
This was the first of the shoots,...
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Personal :: I Wonder
I’ve been… wondering.
Wondering a whole lot these past weeks… What to do with my life, how to lead one that is comfortable, yet rewarding and active, what to cook for dinner… What should I do to improve myself going into this new year? Should I even try to change anything? It’s been an interesting month… Happy 2011, by the way :)
Mood changes. Having been...
December 2010
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Update :: Dark (and busy) times
Busy schedule = less blogging (deal with it :P)
A considerable amount of important academic obligations has unfortunately prevented my blogging activity these past weeks. There it is. Nothing more to it. Just the plain ol’ lack of time.
This weekend was, for example, filled with two photoshoots, one huge high school party (at which I was the designated driver), and a movie night the...
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Update :: Photography videos
Hey guys!
Recently realized that Christmas is just around the corner ^^ Scrambling for gift ideas, which turned out to be particularly difficult this year, as my budget has shrunk considerably since I moved out from home. It’s weird how, as you get older, you wish for more expensive presents while wanting to spend less on your own Christmas shopping (or is it just me?)
Not much shooting...
November 2010
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Gear :: "Big Ben"
Hey all!
A new piece of equipment arrived today, the Benro A-650 EX (hereby referred to as Big Ben). This aluminium tripod cost me 2 000 NOK (~300 USD) and so far it seems to be great value for the price :) The ball head (BH-2) is very easy to maneuver, although it does make a vague grinding sound when rotated. Not as smooth as I had hoped, but it doesn’t hinder...
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Update :: Tennis b/w
How’s it going, guys?
Junior tennis tournament here in Halden last weekend. I didn’t participate, seeing as I’ve just turned eighteen, but I had a lot of fun hanging out with the players and being in charge of the Friday and Saturday matches :)
I found myself being really fascinated by all the wonderfully different personalities I met on and off the courts. Perhaps even...
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Update :: Man
Hi! Not much going on these days besides a lot of school work =)
I spend most of my limited spare time sucking KelbyTraining.com dry of information (a feat which seems impossible to accomplish). Tons and tons of invaluable information available there at a give-away price. Check it out!
Coming up is the national premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows… part 1. I’m...
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Performance :: War and Sex
What’s up guys! At the moment I’m in a state of extraordinary self-pride, as I’ve just finished a big maths hand-in after four hours of work(!) :D
A fortunate bi-product of my inhuman efficiency (extraordinary self-pride being the main product, of course) is that I get to write this post, so things are all around going pretty damn well C:
Not much going on in terms of...
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Blog :: New Layout!
Hey guys!
As you may or may not have noticed, the blog has been going through some major changes these past couple of days. The old layout was really just a standard, boring outlook that didn’t reflect me or my photography one bit. It was mainly a channel for me to get my work out there, and was clearly designed on a tight schedule. Therefore, I decided to make a change, as it were, to...
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Update :: Charity Performance
Hello all you wonderful, generous people out there ;) How are you all doing?
So the dark time of year is upon us, and for me, this traditionally means my photography is about to catch a bit of a funk. All these years, November and December have been my least productive months in terms of taking pictures. I’m planning to change that this year!
I was asked to cover a concert *slash* drama...
October 2010
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Update :: Low light
Hi guys! Not much going on in terms of photography these days. My initial thought was to apologize to you for the long delay,…. but things happen, live with it! :P
The few times I have used my camera this week, I’ve been working in low light situations, testing out my fast prime lenses (28mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8). Planning on shooting a concert this Thursday too :) It’s...
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Update :: Holiday
Hey guys!
Just got back from three amazing days in Skåne, Sweden where I visited my sister =) It’s currently fall break here, so I’m enjoying lazy days in my apartment, honing (more like “carving a basic outline of” ^^) my PhotoShop skills ;)
Just thought I’d share some images from the past week, all taken with my new lenses; the 28mm f/1.8 USM, the 50mm f/1.4 USM...
September 2010
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Photoshoot :: Unexpected expenses
Hey guys!
Fall is here, and every tree stands draped in fabulous, striking colors that are seemingly begging to jump onto my sensor. Oh wait… where’d all the colors go!? Ah.. they’re gone… This has been my September experience every year… until now :D
So at the first sign of yellow leaves, I called up my good friend Therese and asked if she was interested in a...
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On Assignment :: Gangsta
Hey guys!
Finally finished editing this job for Gatebil that I tweeted about a couple of weeks ago =)
For those of you wondering, I got this job by simply calling the press guy and e-mailing him some of my work. This was just before the last Gatebil Festival in July. He said he’d give me a shot, got me press access and let me loose.
Next thing you know, I’m getting paid to do...
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Update :: MOO
Hey guys!
Been really busy this past week. Editing a lot of images from the racing event last weekend, and also doing a small assignment for a local hostel :) School has also picked up the pace again after the holidays…
But no matter :) Just received some new toys, all from the US of A;
MOO cards - these are the best business cards I’ve come across. The idea is that you can...
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Photoshoot :: Early bird
Hi everyone!
So… another great shoot this last weekend :) Location: Horseback riding school about 25km from my home. Models: Sandra and her proud stallion Coral Co-photographers: Unni and Gjermund
Sorry about the extremely dull introduction, but I’m really not in a creative mood at the moment :P
The forecast predicted sun from clear skies, so plan A was to get up really early...
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Photoshoot :: The Photographer Talk
Hey guys!
Here’s an update on what I’m doing these days. I’ve got a lot going on, not all involving photography, but I do have some images I’d like to share with you guys :)
Ulrikke Eikeri, Norway’s no. 1 female junior.
So, as you might know from reading my Twitter feed, I shot at the Norwegian National Tennis Championship about a week ago. Got to borrow a...
August 2010
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Personal :: CreativeLIVE
Hello there, internet!
Today, I thought I’d share a story with you. One that has greatly influenced me, both as a photographer and as a person. It all started on a cold winter’s day in the early days of 2010.
What set my experience into motion was a conversation between mom, Astrid (my sister) and myself. Mom had wanted to move out of our childhood home for a few years, seeing as...
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Photoshoot :: Three rounds of chess
“How do I make her feel welcome?”, ”Where should I start?”, ”Does my T-shirt smell funny?”, “Are all my lights working?, “Will the pictures turn out the way I expect?”, “WHY AM I SO NERVOUS!?”
These are the questions that were stuck in my head as I paced the floor of my apartment, one hour before this young woman walked in the door. It didn’t matter that this wonderful girl is Sandra, a...