Katrine in Copenhagen

Virtual Portrait

May 22

Virtual Portrait Session

In 2022, Katrine decided to depart from her longstanding career as a minister in Denmark and delve into clay artistry. Her work undeniably has an ethereal beauty combined with a sense of thoughtfulness that seems to be rooted in the spiritual realms.

One of her most recent creations involves crafting ceramic tombstones, and I was particularly captivated by the intentions of this endeavor. Not only are they visually striking and distinct, but Katrine also explained that these tombstones can become an integral part of one’s living space, absorbing the essence of one’s life. Consequently, when visitors come to pay respects in the future, they will be aware that these tombstones have borne witness to countless memories.

Photographing artisans like Katrine is an aesthetic dream. Her sudden and remarkable success in ceramics has been nothing short of astounding. Through her unique techniques and tributes to past literary figures (think Virginia Wolff), her work has acquired an intellectual quality that resonates with art enthusiasts and museum curators.

Displayed below are two virtual sessions photographed several months apart. For those unfamiliar with this format, virtual sessions involve capturing photographs remotely using the subject's phone while I direct every aspect of the shoot from my studio in Portland, Oregon. We carefully scheduled the second session to coincide with the setting sun, bathing Katrine's eighth-floor apartment above Copenhagen's harbors in a gorgeous light.

I am grateful for this unique art form that emerged amidst the constraints of COVID-19. It has introduced me to various captivating individuals and expanded my perceptions of the world.

Please take a moment to immerse yourself in the images below and enjoy this visual journey.

Spring, late evening, 2022