KATRINE IN COPENHAGEN

Branded Virtual Session

Woman sitting on a couch with a stone sculpture, bathed in warm golden sunlight from a window.

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, 2023

Woman sitting in a sunlit room with wooden floors, surrounded by sculptures and furniture.
Person holding a rock with holes in a well-lit room with wooden furniture.
Woman sitting on a beige couch in a sunlit room, with a small sculpture beside her, smiling and relaxed. Mid-century modern decor.
Person standing in an artfully lit room with bookshelf and sculptures, wearing a white top and black pants, looking contemplative.
A hand holding a large, rough stone with a hole in the center against a sunset backdrop. The sun's rays shine through the hole, creating a glowing effect.
A woman sitting on a light-colored sofa, smiling, with one hand on a white round sculpture and the other resting on her head, in a warmly lit room.
Abstract ceramic sculptures displayed on a surface
Modern art sculptures and vases displayed near a rounded window with an outdoor view in the background.
Person sitting on a couch with a stone sculpture, in warm lighting.
Blurred interior space with sunlight streaming through a window, casting shadows on wooden floor and walls.
Shadows on a beige couch with a wall-based mobile sculpture and ambient sunlight.
A woman in a light-colored top and black pants stands in a room with wooden floors, next to a bookshelf filled with books and sculptures. She is posing with her arms crossed, smiling, and sunlight is streaming in, casting shadows on the wall. There is a vase with flowers on a shelf behind her.
Woman sitting on a wooden deck with crossed legs, wearing a white top and black pants, outdoors on a sunny day. She appears relaxed and is gazing into the distance.
Artistic ceramic sculptures of various shapes on a wooden table in a studio setting.

Winter, early morning, 2022

Desk with laptop, books, and tissue box near round window with sunset view.
Person in a workshop shaping an object, sitting near a window with soft natural light. They wear casual attire and focus on their work.
Modern dining room with wooden table, chairs, hanging lamps, and decor items; kitchen area in background.
Person sitting in a chair indoors, wearing a light-colored jumpsuit, with hands clasped. Background includes a window with city view and a small sculpture on a shelf.
A woman wearing a tan jacket sits in a sunlit room, holding a white abstract sculpture. Beside her is a black statue of a man. On a shelf behind her are a bowl and a small white statue.
A person sitting indoors with sunlight casting shadows, next to a dark statue.
Person in a tan coat sitting on a bed with a small dog indoors.
Shadow of a person and an object on a wall.
A person in a khaki jumpsuit holding a white abstract sculpture, standing in a room with sunlight casting shadows on the wall behind them.
Person in a brown jumpsuit standing against a wall with sunlight and shadows.
Woman in beige jacket holding a large clay sculpture, sitting against a wall with sunlight casting shadows.