Playing with Light
Erik
Almas is equal parts photographer and artist. Based in San Francisco,
California, he originally hails from Norway and credits his upbringing
for influencing his romantic, surrealistic style. Almas took some time
to discover his signature look, but it was worth the wait. His creative
image compositions fuel the imagination and keep clients coming back for
more. In this interview with Photoshop.com, Almas shares his thoughts
on photography, light, and creating visually appealing images.
Erik Almas: For
me, Photoshop has become a true extension of my image making and how I
take pictures, so it plays a big role in the whole process. Before
Photoshop, one would pick a film with the characteristics appropriate
for the job and add filters to the lens to enhance it before heading to
the darkroom. Today, Photoshop has all the characteristics of the film,
the filters, and the darkroom. For me, it’s the gateway for compositing
different elements into one picture, which allows for truly making
images rather than just taking them.
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