Thomas Vanderheyden, a French nature photographer, hails from Pont-Sainte-Maxence. Thomas was always fascinated by flowers and insects. He has a romantic view of colors and shapes.
Bokeh is described by him as “soft and structured at the same time. They bring a touch of romance and dream to my photographic approach, without the subject being drowned out in the composition.”
Thank you, Thomas, for accepting our invitation. Please continue reading.
You?
I was born in Paris and now live in Pont Ste Maxence, at the foothills of the Halatte Forest (a beautiful forest with a rich flora & fauna), located in the Regional Park of Oise. I am 39, married to the beautiful woman of the world, and a happy father of two children.
What sparked your interest in photography and how did you get started?
Prior to the photo I was always passionate about insects and flowers. When I was little, I would spend days watching insects. It fascinated me. In 2011, I bought my first SLR, but it wasn’t until 2012 that I started “macro”, with my Tamron Lens. When I first started, I learned a great deal on Facebook groups and various forums.
How did you get interested in nature photography?
Passionate about fauna and flora, I naturally turned to these subjects in photography.
What is it that makes you take such beautiful photographs?
I’m a romantic. The shapes and colors around me are what inspire me. I almost always improvise 100 percent if I like the subject or the environment. Not to mention, the light.
Why is Bokeh special to you?
The bokeh I use is soft and structured. They add a touch of romance and dream to my photography without drowning the subject.
Please share your post-processing technique.
My post-processing technique is basic. I shoot in raw, develop the files in Adobe Raw Camera, then export the files in Photoshop. I use a radial filtration to darken the surroundings around the subject and create edges with slight contrasts. Infrequently, I will stamp some parasitic or blur an element at the bottom of a photograph (only this year).
Copyrights :
All pictures in this blog are copyrighted by Thomas Vanderheyden. It is prohibited to reproduce any part of these images without explicit permission from the owners.